Remains found in Douglas County identified as missing Minnesota man
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 10:01am
Skeletal remains discovered in the northeast backcountry area of Douglas County on Feb. 22, 2012 have been identified as a 40-year-old Minnesota man, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports. The case is being investigated as a homicide.
Francisco Alejandro Lopez-Gonzalez was reported as a missing person out of Minnesota in June 2011. Gonzalez’ family has been notified of the discovery of his remains, said Sgt. Jim Halsey. The investigation is currently ongoing, and no additional information is being released at this time, he said.
Anyone with any information regarding Gonzalez or this incident is urged to call DCSO Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski at (775) 782-9909 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (782-7463).
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