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Crime Blotter

Roofing Contractor Finds Skeletal Remains in Florida Home

Police suspect no foul play

By Chris Gray
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Photo by alli yousfi on Unsplash.
September 22, 2023

A roofing contractor made a grim discovery when they happened upon skeletal remains while working on a home in Jacksonville, Fla.

According to reporting from ABC- and NBC-affiliated WTLV and WJXX, the roofer called 911 around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 to report what they found. When detectives spoke with the property owner, they said the home was supposed to be vacant for about a year. The remains were apparently found next to a bed in the home.

As of publication, police say no foul play is suspected but have been in contact with the property owner and neighbors as their investigation continues.

Making startling discoveries while working on a roof is an unfortunate hazard of the job. Roofers have found everything from explosives to wild animals while working on roofs.

KEYWORDS: crime Florida residential roofing

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Chrisgray
Chris Gray is the editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.


Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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