Mar 03, 2023

Sheriff: Human remains found in southwest Kansas

Posted Mar 03, 2023 11:23 AM

SEWARD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities including the Kansas Bureau of Investigations are investigating a death after human remains were found in northern Seward County, according to the Seward County Sheriff's office.

Just before 9a.m. n February 28, sheriff's deputies were dispatched to north central Seward County, in the area near Highway 83 just north of Kansas 51 west in reference to possible human remains being discovered.

Agencies confirmed the remains were human and are working to determine the identity.

The sheriff's office did not release additional details of this investigation including possible cause of death.

Anyone with information about this case, please contact the Seward County Sheriff’s Office at (620) 309-2000, or the Investigation Division at (620) 309-2057. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar. The investigation is ongoing.