ST. LOUIS — Police launched a homicide investigation Monday evening after suspected human remains were uncovered in St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, a fire department cadaver dog discovered the suspected human remains of 61-year-old David Albrecht at about 5:30 p.m. Monday in the 3200 block of North 19th St.
Previously, police received a report of remains possibly buried there on Sunday. However, no remains were located upon initial investigation.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division was working alongside the medical examiner on the investigation as of Tuesday.
Excavation attempts will be done as the investigation continues, police said.
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Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities
