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Memphis Police Probe Three Children’s Skeletal Remains in Hickory Hill

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Memphis Police is investigating three children’s skeletal remains found in Hickory Hill woods.
Officials say the remains were likely hidden there for years before discovery.
The 170-person team includes homicide unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and agencies.
Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said the children were aged three to seven, no missing-person matches, no danger, and asked tips to Crime Stoppers or homicide bureau.

History

Historical Context

The ongoing crisis of child disappearances in the U.S. has roots in alarming statistics, with over 800,000 missing persons reported in 2007. Recent investigations by the Memphis Police and FBI into the skeletal remains of three children found in Hickory Hill woods highlight the urgency of addressing unsolved cases, potentially prompting significant reforms in child protection policies and law enforcement collaboration.

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Story summary

Memphis Police is investigating three children’s skeletal remains found in Hickory Hill woods.
Officials say the remains were likely hidden there for years before discovery.
The 170-person team includes homicide unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and agencies.
Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said the children were aged three to seven, no missing-person matches, no danger, and asked tips to Crime Stoppers or homicide bureau.

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