Decomposed human remains found near Springfield high school

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Springfield police say decomposed human remains were
found near a city high school.

Police spokeswoman Jasmine Bailey says the remains were found Wednesday across
from Hillcrest High School in north Springfield.

Bailey says the body had decomposed into a skeleton.

The Springfield News-Leader reports police are investigating the case as a
suspicious death.

No further information about the deceased person was immediately available.