On Saturday, April 13, a hiker found human remains in a dispersed campsite just outside the city limits of Newport and reported the incident to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the area and were directed to the campsite, which was located approximately 100 yards into thick foliage from a road.
The remains appeared to have been exposed to the environment for a prolonged period of time. Sheriff’s detectives and deputies conducted a death investigation before the Lincoln County Search and Rescue Team assisted in removing the remains.
The remains have been tentatively identified but will undergo advanced testing to make a final determination. No identifying information is being released at this time.
No suspicious circumstances have been determined and there is no concern for community safety.
If anyone has any information relating to this incident, please call the Sheriff’s Tip Line at 541-265-0669. Reference case number 24S-06357.
