African American remains

Remains of Accused Father Found: Ending Sparks Mixed Reactions

Months after the murder of his three daughters, authorities believe they have located the remains of the suspect, Travis Decker, near the crime scene in the Washington Cascades. Investigators found bone fragments, clothing, and personal items consistent with Decker’s description on Grindstone Mountain, an area inaccessible by foot. The discovery was made after a drone detected unusual materials on the mountainside, and detectives rappelled from a helicopter. DNA testing will be conducted to confirm the identity of the remains, as Decker had been on the run since May 30th after failing to return his daughters from a custody visit.

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Black Graves Moved for Industrial Park: Respectful Relocation or Continuing Injustice?

The remains of approximately 275 African American tenant farmers are being moved from a former Virginia plantation to a new, dedicated burial ground to make way for an industrial park. This relocation, while eliciting mixed emotions among descendants, is being conducted with their significant input on the design and memorialization of the new cemetery. Archaeologists are exhuming the remains, with some descendants hoping for identification through genetic testing. The project, funded by logging revenue from the land, aims to honor the lives of those who were previously buried without proper recognition, emphasizing their dignity and significance.

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