JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. – Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office officials are requesting the public’s assistance in an investigation into human remains found Saturday morning.

Deputies said the investigation began with a report that human remains were found in the 1900 block of Highway 425.

Jefferson County deputies found human remains Saturday morning

Thanks to the large number of items collected at the site, investigators said they believe they have identified the remains as those of Randy Devon Grubbs. Their remains will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for further investigation.

Grubbs’ last known location was Pine Bluff in July, and multiple attempts to locate a family member were unsuccessful, authorities said.

Anyone with information about Grubbs is asked to contact Lt. Dennis Kendall at 870-510-5338 or the Dispatch Center at 870-541-5300.

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