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Discovered: Remains of a person in a car retrieved from a pond in Hodgkins, according to authorities' statement

Remains of a human discovered in a submerged vehicle close to Joliet Road and East Avenue, as per the Cook County Medical Examiner's report.

Discovered: Human Fossils Found in Retrieved Car in Hodgkins, as per Official Statements
Discovered: Human Fossils Found in Retrieved Car in Hodgkins, as per Official Statements

Discovered: Remains of a person in a car retrieved from a pond in Hodgkins, according to authorities' statement

In a recent development, a scuba diving team investigating cold cases made a shocking discovery in Hodgkins, Illinois. The human remains were found in a car pulled from a pond near Joliet Road and East Avenue.

The Cook County Medical Examiner is currently working to identify the deceased individual. As of now, the identity of the person remains undisclosed.

This discovery comes amidst the ongoing investigation by the Elgin police into a cold case involving a missing woman whose body was found. The police have a cold case podcast that explores unsolved crimes, including this recent case. However, the exact connection, if any, between the two cases is not yet clear.

Authorities are tight-lipped about the nature of the cold case being investigated by the scuba diving team. No further information about the case has been immediately released.

ABC7 is attempting to get more information from the Hodgkins police regarding the discovery. The location of the Elgin police cold case podcast is not specified in the available reports.

As the investigation continues, the community waits for more details about this tragic finding. The Hodgkins police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office are working diligently to identify the deceased individual and bring any relevant information to light.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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