Human remains found near Heyburn Park, believed to be woman missing since 2015

PLUMMER- The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and the Benewah County Sheriff’s Office believe they have located the remains of Jacquelyn D. Grider, who has been missing since June 1, 2015.

The remains were discovered Sunday by a man walking his dog near the 1700 block of Conkling Park Road.

Based on several items located with the remains, investigators believe there is a strong likelihood the remains discovered are Grider’s.

The remains were located 2 miles from the spot where Grider was last seen in 2015 and have been sent to a forensics experts for positive identification.

Grider was in the early stages of dementia when she went missing.

She was from California, but spent her summers near Heyburn State park with her husband. Authorities searched for Grider in 2015, but found no clues to her whereabouts.

“The Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Jacquelyn and hope this incident will help provide them with some closure regarding their loss,” stated a news release from Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger.