South Dakota authorities say human remains were found inside a burning home near Belle Fourche early Sunday morning.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says when Belle Fourche firefighters began putting out the flames at the house, they discovered the remains inside. No details have been released about the remains, including gender.
The sheriff’s office requested the South Dakota Dept of Criminal Investigation to take over the lead role in the case to try to determine the nature of the fire and the death.
DCI agents were at the scene later in the day and conducted a search of the premises, interviewed witnesses and executed a search warrant at that location.
Aiding the DCI in the investigation either on Saturday or in a continuing capacity are the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Belle Fourche Police Department.
I’m trying to get updated info on the investigation . The woman killed was Jan & her Long time partner Tim is my ex . I actually thought they married . We have daughters together . My youngest daughter was notified by someone about The fire & Jan’s death . We’re in Ohio & it’s hard to know where to look , newspapers, TV Stations, investigators etc . If anyone has any information that could help me or know where I can look it will be much appreciated . Thank You