Wetterling suspect leads officials to unidentified remains

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Source: Star Tribune

Authorities recovered unidentified remains this week after Danny Heinrich, a suspect in the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling, agreed to cooperate and provide information, according to authorities.

KSTP first reported that the remains were found at an undisclosed location in central Minnesota and that DNA tests are currently being conducted to determine if they are the boy's remains.

"Our hearts are broken. We have no words," Patty Wetterling, Jacob's mother, texted to the Star Tribune.

She later told KARE 11 Saturday morning that Jacob's remains have been found. "All I can confirm is that Jacob has been found and our hearts are broken. I am not responding to any media yet as I have no words."

Read more: http://www.startribune.com/wetterling-suspect-leads-officials-to-unidentified-remains/392238471/

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Heartbreaking. Almost 30 years.

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1. Strib confirms it:

A source with direct knowledge of the case confirmed to the Star Tribune that the remains are those of the 11-year-old boy whose disappearance almost 27 years ago shocked the state. Danny Heinrich, a suspect in the disappearance, reporedly agreed to cooperate and provide information about the location, according to authorities.

[Thor_MN]

2. Finally.

I've had random thoughts lately on Jacob, wondering if he would ever be found.

RIP Jacob.

[emmadoggy]

3. So sad.

Heartbreaking for everyone involved, but I hope they are able to find some peace now.

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4. I was thinking of Jacob Wetterling just last week.

One of the few TV channels I get (I get TV over the air, with rabbit ears) runs one of those "Unsolved Mysteries" shows one after the other on Saturday nights, I think. They're usually hosted by Bill Kurtis.

One of the episodes was about another child abduction, and it brought to mind this one. I had thought that the remains had been found years ago. I was wrong.

I Googled "Jacob Wetterling." I see this suspect has been in the authorities' crosshairs for quite some time.

I suppose the parents knew this was going to be the outcome. That doesn't do anything to take away the sadness.