Identify Adult Male Remains with Neck Surgery

0:00It's April 27th, Birmingham News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. Authorities need the public's help identifying skeletal remains found last fall in a wooded spot in Adamsville. A utility worker spotted them back in November near Venison Branch Creek off Basswood Drive. DNA tests show it's likely an adult male, but there's no match in the national database. The cause of death and how long ago it happened are still mysteries. They're reaching out especially to families of missing adult men who might have had neck surgery. The remains include anterior cervical stabilization hardware, that orthopedic piece installed in the front of the neck. Clothing found nearby points to more clues, expressions brand pants size 33 and Haynes men's underwear. Investigators hope their rings a bell for someone. If you know anything, hit up the Jefferson County Corners office at 205-930-3603. They'll keep digging until they get answers.