Human remains found in Spring Lake identified

SPRING LAKE (WTVD) -- The Spring Lake Police Department is investigating after cyclists found badly decomposed human remains in a wooded area near Ruth Street and Main Street.

That person has been identified as Edward Wright II.

Authorities are still working to determine a cause of death.

Detectives are requesting if you have any information that can assist in identifying the remains, please call Detective Wilkerson at (910) 436-7137.