March 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Human remains found off of Independence Street earlier this month have been positively identified as those of Ray Lawrence Aleshire.  Aleshire had been reported missing in March of 2023.  A citizen using a metal detector in woods behind Independence Street discovered what appeared to be human bones. Cumberland Police and crime scene technicians conducted a thorough search of the area and also found a backpack and documents bearing Aleshire’s name. The cause of death was unable to be determined.