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Apparent Human Body Parts Found in Southeast DC Neighborhood

A construction crew excavating an area near an apartment building in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday made an unsettling discovery: They found what appear to be human remains.

The apparent human remains were found on Wayne Place SE in Congress Heights. D.C. police said they're searching for remains in three separate areas near the building.

Sources told News4 the construction workers found what appeared to be a human skull.

It was not immediately clear how long the remains had been there, or how they got there.

The initial discovery occurred Wednesday, as workers excavated an area at the rear of the building.

On Thursday, forensics investigators identified two other locations behind the building where there also appear to be human remains. One of the areas is in the backyard, near a dumpster; the other is in a wooded area behind the building.

Neighbors said they were concerned. 

"It's insane. To find human remains -- it's not OK," neighbor Ikea Jones said. "We have children in the neighborhood. They play. They do a lot, and it's a quiet neighborhood, a beautiful neighborhood, and everyone here is cool."

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