Jefferson County sheriff’s officials Thursday confirmed that human remains discovered in dense vegetation southeast of President Circle in the Watson Chapel area were those of Maranda Merrell Neal.
Authorities have confirmed the skeletal remains found near an ATV on May 5 are those of 39-year-old Maranda Neal, who was first reported missing one year ago.
A search for a Jefferson County woman missing for nearly a year has been suspended after it led to the discovery of remains and items of clothing on Friday. Officials believe the remains are those of Maranda Merrell Neal, but they could not confirm that on Friday.