The FBI announced on Thursday that human remains have been found behind a building in Providence.
The remains were found in the back of a property at 715 Branch Ave.
The FBI said the remains were turned over to the Rhode Island medical examiner’s office for testing and DNA analysis.
The FBI will remain on scene until they have completed their investigation.
The FBI has been in contact with the regional law enforcement about any unresolved cases and disappearances.
Crews were seen digging behind the building in Providence on Wednesday.
The investigation is ongoing.
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