A chilling find was made on the shores of the Rouge River in Wayne, Michigan when a kayaker came across a decomposed body entwined in the river’s embankment. The kayaker alerted the authorities on Wednesday evening, leading to a swift response from local law enforcement and leaving the community in shock.
The news deeply unsettled the quiet neighborhood near John R Street and Pershing Street. Residents expressed their disbelief and worry, with locals Rodney Severance and Lolita Ingram voicing their shock and discomfort at the closeness of the incident to their homes.
Law enforcement from the city of Wayne and the Michigan State Police were present at the scene throughout Thursday morning, working tirelessly to uncover details about the grim discovery. The Wayne County Medical Examiner arrived later in the day to collect the lower half of the remains for further examination. The upper torso of the body had been found in a separate section of the river on Wednesday, adding to the enigma surrounding the case.
The incident has sparked more questions than answers for the local community. Residents like Terry Markey expressed concern about the possibility of the body being someone from the area, while others like Rick Turk expressed hope in the police’s efforts to solve the case.
At present, authorities have released limited information due to the condition of the remains, which has made immediate identification of the victim impossible. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement continues to piece together the circumstances surrounding this unsettling discovery.