Investigation continues into body found in El Dorado Springs

The Missouri Highway Patrol and Cedar County Sheriff’s office continue to investigate skeletal remains found Wednesday in El Dorado Springs.

The remains were found behind the Dollar General Store on US Highway 54 in that city.

Patrol Sgt. Mike McClure said authorities were made aware of the situation Wednesday afternoon.

McClure says authorities do not know the identity of the person or the cause of death.

The investigation continues.