UPDATE: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 --- 9:20 a.m.

On June 5, 2008, it was reported to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office that a duffle bag containing human remains had been found along Bunker Road in the Township of Delton. The Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation are still working on identifying these remains.

At the time of discovery it was released that a citizen along the road found the remains in a duffle bag. The investigators are seeking the public assistance in this case. Attached is a brochure that has been released with a photograph of the duffle bag and an afghan found with the remains.

Citizen involvement is very important in solving crimes. Anyone that may have information regarding this crime or any other crime is encouraged to call the Sauk County Crime Stoppers at (888) Tip-Sauk (888- 847-7285). Callers may be eligible for cash rewards up to $1000 and can remain anonymous.

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UPDATED Friday, June 6, 2008 --- 4:45 pm

On June 5, 2008, at approximately 1:40 p.m., a woman called and reported a duffel bag near Bunker Road in the Township of Delton that she thought contained bones.

When police arrived, they found the bag to be full of bones. It was then determined the bones were human, and they were taken to Madison to be examined. A preliminary exam showed the bones belonged to an infant.

The cause and manner of death are yet to be determined, and the length of time the bones were there is also unknown.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 608-356-4895, 1-800-377-1195, or the Tipster Line at 188-TIP-SAUK.

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UPDATED Friday, June 6, 2008 --- 3:25 p.m.

NBC 15's Evrod Cassimy has just learned that the body is that of a young child. Stay tuned for details as the press conference begins soon.

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Friday, June 6, 2008 --- 11:55 a.m.

The Sauk County Sheriff's Department wishes to announce that at 3:30 p.m. on today's date, June 6, 2008, there will be a press conference held in the Community Room at the Sauk County Law Enforcement Center, 1300 Lange Court, Baraboo, Wisconsin. This press conference is in regards to the recovery of human remains.

Stay tuned to NBC 15 and nbc15.com for continuing coverage.