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Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Investigation underway after human skeleton found in Jacksonville, North Carolina

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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Jacksonville Police Department said skeletal remains were found in Jacksonville Saturday morning when someone was mowing their grass. According to the JPD, officers responded to a wooded area around 8:52 a.m. at the corner of Yopp Road and U.S.

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  1. WNCT Greenville

    Investigation underway after human skeleton found in Jacksonville (opens WNCT Greenville)

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    JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Jacksonville Police Department said skeletal remains were found in Jacksonville Saturday morning when someone was mowing their grass. According to the JPD, officers responded to a wooded area around 8:52am at the corner of Yopp Road and U.S.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    Investigation underway after human skeleton found in Jacksonville, North Carolina (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Jacksonville Police Department said skeletal remains were found in Jacksonville Saturday morning when someone was mowing their grass. According to the JPD, officers responded to a wooded area around 8:52 a.m. at the corner of Yopp Road and U.S.

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