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DPD investigating after human remains found in home on Detroit's west side
By Kellen Voss at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Human remains were found in a furnace of a home on Detroit 's west side on Wednesday, the Detroit Police Department confirms to 7 News Detroit.Skeletal remains were found by an individual working on the home in the 5200 block of S Clarendon just after 11 a.m., police say.Anyone with information ca...
Key takeaway Skeletal remains were found by an individual working on the home in the 5200 block of S Clarendon just after 11 a.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The discovery of human remains in a home on Detroit's west side raises concerns about the potential for similar undiscovered cases in the city's many abandoned or neglected properties. As the Detroit Police Department investigates this incident, residents may wonder how such a gruesome finding could go undetected for so long. The fact that the remains were found by an individual working on the home suggests that the property may have been vacant or unoccupied for some time, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and community engagement in monitoring the city's vacant properties. With many neighborhoods still struggling to recover from the effects of disinvestment and decline, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement and community members in addressing public safety concerns in Detroit. Residents are encouraged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Human remains were found in a furnace of a home on Detroit's west side on Wednesday, the Detroit Police Department confirms to 7 News Detroit.Skeletal remains were found by an individual working on the home in the 5200 block of S Clarendon just after 11 a.m., police say.Anyone with information ca...
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