Possible human remains found in Hamilton sewer during inspection

The Hamilton Police Department and Butler County Coroner's Office are investigating if a set of bones found during a routine sewer inspection are human. The bones were found on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF

Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Credit: Michael D. Pitman

The Hamilton Police Department and Butler County Coroner's Office are investigating if a set of bones found during a routine sewer inspection are human. The bones were found on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF

What appeared to be human bones were found on Wednesday during a routine sewer maintenance inspection, according to Hamilton police.

A third-party contractor discovered the remains in the sewer system near the intersection of Third and Market streets.

The Hamilton fire and police departments, the city’s Department of Infrastructure and investigators from the Butler County Coroner’s Office worked to safely recover the bones.

The Hamilton police department is working with the coroner’s office to continue to investigate the discovery.

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