Human remains found in creek in Lincoln identified as 77-year-old veteran

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The human remains found in a creek on Blue Eye Springs Road in Lincoln, Alabama were identified as a 77-year-old veteran.

The Lincoln Police Department said the remains of Roy Dorsey Jr. were found Monday and there was no obvious sign of foul play.

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Police said that at this time, Dorsey does not appear to have any known family.

Police said the county coroner's office and investigators are working with the Veterans Administration to arrange a proper burial at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama.