human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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During the news conference in Swannanoa, Western North Carolina residents shared stories about surviving Helene and their experiences since the storm, including finding human remains, helping neighbors, navigating insurance claims and requesting aid from FEMA.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
While searching the area in 2001, investigators found additional human remains, according to Othram Inc., the forensic genetic genealogy company that helped identify the remains.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Both girls were also charged with arson, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and desecration of human remains.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Some found human remains in the rubble, including skulls.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and Sam Mednick The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
While searching the area in 2001, investigators found additional human remains, according to Othram Inc., the forensic genetic genealogy company that helped identify the remains.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Both girls were also charged with arson, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and desecration of human remains.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Some found human remains in the rubble, including skulls.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and Sam Mednick The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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