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Human Remains Found by Potential Buyer While They Were Inspecting Home, Authorities Say

IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 21 – The remains of 50-year-old Kevin Scott Queen were identified by medical records after discovery by a potential buyer, with death ruled natural by autopsy officials.

  • A potential homebuyer discovered human skeletal remains behind a house at 2336 Newton Drive in Statesville, North Carolina, on July 16, 2025.
  • The caller believed the property was abandoned and called 911, prompting deputies and Crime Scene Investigations to respond and secure the scene.
  • Investigators confirmed the house was still occupied and identified the remains as those of Kevin Scott Queen, who had been living there prior to his death.
  • Maj. Troy Miller noted that the condition of the body suggested the individual had been dead for an extended period, and on July 18, authorities confirmed that Queen's death was due to natural causes.
  • Officials closed the case after confirming Queen’s identity and cause of death through an autopsy and medical records, and no foul play is suspected.
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Record and Landmark broke the news in on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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