Locals in Flint Township were greeted with a grim discovery this past Friday when a passerby came upon human remains in a wooded area near a popular shopping destination. Authorities responded to the distressing scene early in the morning, initiating what has now become a full-fledged investigation, per reports from the Flint Township Police Department.

The remains were found off of Dutcher Road close to Taft Road, an area that shares proximity with the Walmart store on Corunna Road. The discovery has brought forth more questions than answers, with investigators sifting through untold stories that the woods might hold. As stated by WWJ, police have yet to identify the person or determine the circumstances leading to their death.

The Flint Township Police, in conjunction with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab, labored through the morning's early hours in an effort both to collect evidence and to respect the final resting place of the unknown individual. “Investigators worked through the morning hours to collect evidence and process the scene,” advised the Flint Township Police Department.

While details remain sparse, and speculation is rife, the time the body spent undiscovered in the thick underbrush or the identity of the deceased are all still matters shrouded in mystery. Investigators have conveyed that they will be working in tandem with the Genesee County Medical Examiner's Office to ascertain a cause of death, according to a report by ABC12. Whether foul play whispers through the trees remains a point of contention.