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Jewelry found on Cowlitz River body

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Kelso police released photos of jewelry found on a body discovered in the Cowlitz River on May 26 to help identify the remains. Authorities reported the remains had no tattoos and fingerprints did not lead to an identification.

The photos were released by Kelso Police on July 16, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation. The case remains open, with police asking for public assistance in identifying the individual.

The body was found in the river on May 26, but the investigation has not yet yielded a confirmed identity. Police have not provided additional details about the circumstances of the discovery or the condition of the remains.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://tdn.com/news/local/crime-courts

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Kelso police released photos of jewelry found on a body discovered in the Cowlitz River“PHOTOS: Jewelry found on body in Cowlitz River to help ID The Daily News Here is the jewelry found on the body, discovered on May 26. Kelso police release photos of jewelry to help ID body in river The Daily News The remains had no tattoos and fingerprints didn't lead to an ID, authorities report.”
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The body was discovered in the Cowlitz River on May 26No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Kelso police released the photos on July 16, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Authorities reported the remains had no tattoos“The remains had no tattoos and fingerprints didn't lead to an ID, authorities report.”
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The remains had no tattoos“The remains had no tattoos and fingerprints didn't lead to an ID, authorities report.”
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Authorities reported fingerprints did not lead to an identification“The remains had no tattoos and fingerprints didn't lead to an ID, authorities report.”
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Fingerprints did not lead to an identification“The remains had no tattoos and fingerprints didn't lead to an ID, authorities report.”
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The case remains openNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the individual“PHOTOS: Jewelry found on body in Cowlitz River to help ID The Daily News Here is the jewelry found on the body, discovered on May 26. Kelso police release photos of jewelry to help ID body in river The Daily News The remains had no tattoos and fingerprints didn't lead to an ID, authorities report.”
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The investigation has not yet yielded a confirmed identityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Police have not provided additional details about the circumstances of the discoveryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Police have not provided additional details about the condition of the remainsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.