Peterborough County OPP Looking to Return Found Cremated Remains

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On June 25, 2017 a small box containing cremated remains was turned in to the Peterborough County OPP detachment. The box was found inside a storage container that was located near Stoney Lake in Douro-Dummer Township. The paperwork contained within the box identifies the deceased as Samuel WILSON with a date of birth of March 17, 1941 from Rainsville, Alabama.

Investigators have been attempting to locate a family member with a connection to these remains and are now seeking the assistance of the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rich Nie of the Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401.

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