Possible human remains found in Talladega County Updated Dec 25, 2020; Talladega County authorities are investigating the discovery of possible human remains near the line with Clay County. According to the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, a hunter reported a “suspicious campsite” in a wooded area off Alabama 148 around 3:30 pm. Wednesday. Deputies responded and found possible human remains about an hour later. The scene was secured overnight. This morning, Talladega County Coroner Shaddix Murphy recovered the remains, accompanied by investigators who processed the area. The remains will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for identification and to determine the cause of death.