Human remains found in Spring Lake identified

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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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.

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