Trending Now - Human Remains of Three Children Discovered in Memphis Woods

WHO:

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis is leading the investigation.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Authorities include personnel from the FBI and search and rescue teams.

WHAT:

Fox News - The remains were found near a church and school in a wooded area.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis stated that the search area was expected to be closed on April 22nd, 2026, after extensive searches were conducted.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis mentioned that authorities believe there is no active threat to the public.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Chief Davis stated, "Somebody knows where these children have come from. Someone knows the missing children that we have discovered in this area."

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis stated that the search area was expected to be closed on April 22nd, 2026, after extensive searches were conducted.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - About 170 personnel from various agencies were involved in the search efforts on April 22nd, 2026.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis stated that the search area was expected to be closed on April 22nd, 2026, after extensive searches were conducted.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Authorities believe the remains of the three children may have been in the wooded area for several years before their discovery.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis stated, "The cause of death is still undetermined and investigators are working to identify the individuals."

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Chief Davis mentioned, "This is heartbreaking, it's disturbing and at this time we have numerous resources to help us to identify these young people and bring closure to this investigation."

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Human remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, were discovered.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - A skull was found on March 8th, leading to an investigation.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - On April 1st, another skull was found in a drainage system.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - On April 2nd, search teams found another 14 bones in the area.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Approximately 170 personnel were involved in the search efforts.

WHERE:

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The remains were found in a wooded area of Hickory Hill, southeast Memphis.

WHEN:

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The initial discovery of a skull occurred on March 8th, 2026.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - A K-9 cadaver dog search took place on March 10th, 2026.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The second skull was found on April 1st, 2026.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The additional bones were discovered on April 2nd, 2026.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The search area was expected to be closed on April 22nd, 2026.

WHY:

The Guardian - A review of recent missing persons reports did not find any matching profiles for the discovered remains, indicating that the children were not reported missing in the Memphis area.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - A review of recent missing persons reports did not find any matching profiles for the discovered remains.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Authorities indicated that the children were not reported as missing in the Memphis area, suggesting a need for further investigation into their identities.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The investigation aims to identify the remains and determine the cause of death.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - Chief Davis stated, "Someone knows of missing children that we have discovered in this area."

HOW:

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - A K-9 cadaver dog search took place on March 10th, 2026, but no remains were found during that search.

[11:08 PM EDT] - CBS News - The investigation began after a report from an individual walking their dog who found a possible human skull.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 23:16 UTC)

The remains of children were discovered near a church and school in a wooded area, according to Fox News. A review of recent missing persons reports by The Guardian found no matching profiles for the remains, suggesting that these children were not reported missing in the Memphis area. Authorities are continuing to investigate the situation to determine the identities of the remains and the circumstances surrounding their discovery.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 17:24 UTC)

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis announced that the search area was expected to be closed on Wednesday after extensive searches were conducted, and she reassured the public that there is no active threat. Davis emphasized the importance of community awareness, stating, "Somebody knows where these children have come from. Someone knows the missing children that we have discovered in this area," despite a review of recent missing persons reports failing to find any matching profiles for the discovered remains.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 15:35 UTC)

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis announced that the search area was expected to be closed on Wednesday, following extensive efforts involving about 170 personnel from various agencies. Authorities noted that the children involved were not reported as missing in the Memphis area, indicating a need for further investigation into their identities. The search efforts have raised questions that officials are now working to address.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 09:22 UTC)

Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis announced that the search area was expected to be closed on Wednesday, following extensive searches conducted in the area. A K-9 cadaver dog search took place March 10th, but unfortunately, no remains were discovered during that effort. The closure marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 07:24 UTC)

Authorities believe the remains of three children found in a wooded area may have been there for several years, and the cause of death is still undetermined. Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis expressed the heartbreaking nature of the case, stating that investigators are working diligently to identify the individuals and bring closure to the investigation. Notably, the children had not been reported missing in the Memphis area, indicating a need for further investigation into their identities.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 04:04 UTC)

In a tragic development in Hickory Hill, southeast Memphis, human remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years old, have been discovered, prompting an investigation led by Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis, with support from the FBI and search and rescue teams. The investigation began after a dog walker found a skull March 8th, and subsequent searches uncovered another skull April 1st and 14 additional bones April 2nd, involving approximately 170 personnel. Chief Davis emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that someone must know about the missing children linked to these remains.