From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, human remains were found in a wooded area in the Valley
Head area. The remains were located in a thick wooded area on the forest floor by Huntsville
Search Dog Unit.
JSU Center for Applied Forensics responded to assist and then transported the remains to the
Huntsville Forensic Lab for identification purposes.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “We would like to thank Huntsville
Search Dog Unit, Fischer Rescue Squad, Valley Head Fire Department, Local Assisting Fire
Departments, DeKalb EMA, District Attorney’s Office, Coroner’s Office, JSU Center for Applied
Forensics and ALL volunteers who devoted time to search.”
“At this time, information is limited, and guidelines must be followed to assure accurate
conclusions. Once other information is provided to our office, we will release further
information.
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.