x
Breaking News
More () »

Human remains found in Bayou Sauvage, NOPD investigation underway

NOPD classified the case as an “unclassified death” pending an autopsy.
Credit: fergregory - stock.adobe.com
high contrast image of Crime scene tape with red and blue lights on the background

NEW ORLEANS — Police in New Orleans are investigating after human remains were found Friday morning in a marshy area of Bayou Sauvage.

NOPD classified the case as an “unclassified death” pending an autopsy and further investigation. The victim's identity, age, and gender remain unknown, police said.

Officers discovered the remains near Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard around 10:34 a.m. according to an initial NOPD report.

This is a developing investigation and few details are available.

Click here to report a typo.

 Get breaking news from your neighborhood delivered directly to you by downloading the new FREE WWL-TV News app now in the IOS App Store or Google Play.

Before You Leave, Check This Out