(CNN) – Fetal remains were found on a wall during the renovation of a South Carolina home, the county coroner said on Monday, adding that it is possible that they will be there “for a long period of time”.
The coroner’s office was notified on Sunday of the discovery at the house in Pacolet, about 10 miles east of Spartanburg, according to a statement sent to CNN on Monday by Rusty Clevenger, the Spartanburg county coroner.
“We will take possession of the remains and submit them to our forensic anthropologist for more potential information,” said the statement.
“Based on our limited information, the remains are believed to be hidden for a long period of time. We will follow up after the examination with the authorities to determine other aspects of the investigation. “
Clevenger said it could take months for them to get the results from the forensic anthropology department.
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