Human Skeleton found - Newton County, Missouri
Published May 06, 2008 02:14 pm - Newton County authorities are investigating a body found near Newtonia. 1:13 p.m. Newton County authorities investigating body found near Newtonia Newton County authorities are investigating a body found near Newtonia. A property owner brushhogging in a field around 8 p.m. Monday found a human skeleton along Raven Road about 100 yards north of Missouri Highway 86, Newton County officials confirmed today. The body appears to be that of a male, authorities said. The body is badly decomposed. A necklace and articles of clothing also were found. Authorities say they have not determined a cause of death. The body has been sent to a foresic pathologist in Springfield. http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_127141442.html?keyword=secondarystory