Coroner: Remains found in Rochester shed human

Published July 22, 2014 7:31pm ET



ROCHESTER, Ill. (AP) — A coroner says remains found in a shed in a central Illinois village are likely those of a woman.

Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards says a forensic doctor assisted by an anthropologist concluded Tuesday that the remains found Sunday in Rochester appear to be human.

Edwards says identification of the woman and a determination of the cause of death are pending.

Illinois State Police are assisting in the investigation.