Human Remains Discovered in Indiana in 1993 Identified as South Carolina Native

Greenwood, Indiana — Authorities have identified the human remains unearthed 31 years ago south of Indianapolis as those of a man from South Carolina.

According to the Johnson County coroner’s office, Michael Benjamin Davis’ relatives reported losing contact with him in the late 1980s.

DNA testing and genealogy research assisted scientists in determining the identification of remains discovered in 1993 in what is now a golf course in Greenwood, Indiana, according to a coroner’s office statement released on Sunday.

“Although this case has long been suspected of having been a homicide, the cause and manner of death have been ruled undetermined unless more information is discovered,” according to the coroner’s office.

Davis was born in Richland County, South Carolina, in 1965, according to DNASolves.com, a website that assists authorities with human identification cases.

Davis’ family intends to fly to Indiana to collect the remains and talk with the media on Thursday, according to the coroner’s office.