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Skeletal remains identified

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area near West Newberry Road last week have been identified.  Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Todd Kelly says 52-year-old Juliann Spates went missing more than one year ago, although her family did not report her missing right away.

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He says investigators do not currently suspect foul play, but a cause of death has yet to be determined.

Michelle is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.