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ORLANDO, Fla. - Human remains were discovered this week in a wooded area of Palm Bay as police continued investigating a missing person case, authorities said.
Officials said there is no known threat to public safety and the investigation remains active.
What we know:
Detectives located the remains Wednesday on Santo Domingo Avenue with the assistance of cadaver dogs from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
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The discovery came after Palm Bay police executed a search warrant at a residence on Turk Road in connection with the same case. During that search, officers took George Mancilla, 51, into custody on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. Authorities said the paraphernalia was found inside the home.
What we don't know:
The remains have not been identified, and investigators have not confirmed whether they are connected to the missing person investigation.
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The Palm Bay Police Department is working with the Brevard County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the identity of the deceased and the cause of death.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Palm Bay Police Department.