SALEM, Ala. (WTVM) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found at a home in Salem Tuesday morning.

According to Sheriff Jay Jones, the remains were located on Lee Road 205, which is near the 4-way stop at the intersection of Lee Roads 240 and 179.

Jones says that family members requested a welfare check to the home after not hearing from their loved one in several weeks, and upon arrival, deputies found the remains in the front yard.

No word yet on the cause of death. Stay with News Leader 9 as we work to learn more.

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