Woman's remains found in Foster

Woman's remains found in Foster

FOSTER, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are investigating after the remains of a woman were found in a wooded area off Plainfield Pike in Foster. Rhode Island State Police said the woman's age and identity were unknown as of Thursday, but the circumstances surrounding her death are considered suspicious. Police had the area blocked off Wednesday night and were seen collecting evidence. Investigators returned to the scene Thursday morning with K-9 units. Po…

A brief stop by a driver on Route 14 in Foster, Rhode Island resulted in a macabre discovery. Rhode Island State Police reported that the remains of an unidentified woman were recovered in a wooded area next to Plainfield Pike, according to WJAR. Neighbors commented that the area has been a wasteland for several years. “It’s a shame,” said Tom Slater, a neighbor of the area to WJAR. “I hope they catch the culprit.” For Slater, a series of police…

Rhode Island State Police conducting investigation following discovery of human remains near highway

Police are investigating a disturbing discovery. On Wednesday, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Rhode Island State Police responded to a wooded area in Foster near Route 14 (Plainfield Pike) to investigate a report of human remains. The Foster Police were initially notified by a local resident.

RISP investigating human remains discovered in Foster

FOSTER, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island State Police are investigating a wooded area in Foster Thursday after a report of human remains, according to the Rhode Island State Police. State police responded to the area Wednesday at approximately 5 p.m. The discovery was initially reported to Foster police by a local resident. The remains belong to a female of an unknown age, and the circumstances of her death are considered suspicious. The investiga…