MORRIS COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a death investigation after human remains were found in rural Morris County, Kan.
Around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance after skeletal remains were located in field near state Highway 4 and South 2800 Road. KBI agents and the crime scene response team responded.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the KBI are aware of recent missing persons cases in the area. At this time, the identity of the deceased person has not been confirmed. Positive identification could take longer than typical cases due to the condition of the remains. An autopsy has been scheduled.
KBI said the investigation is ongoing and asks anyone who has information about this case to report it at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or submit tips anonymously at https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar.
