SHANNON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to identify human remains found in a rural area of south-central Missouri. The remains discovered January 12 along U.S. 60 near Winona in Shannon County are of a woman who was the victim of a homicide, according a media release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

&nbsp;An autopsy determined the cause of death was homicide.

Investigators believed the woman was 55-years of age. The patrol also is seeking any additional information that could assist in the investigation.

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 </figure>SHANNON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to identify human remains found in a rural area of south-central Missouri. The remains discovered January 12 along U.S. 60 near Winona in Shannon County are of a woman who was the victim of a homicide, according a media release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.&nbsp;An autopsy determined the cause of death was homicide.Investigators believed the woman was 55-years of age. The patrol also is seeking any additional information that could assist in the investigation.

Human remains found; Police ask for help with homicide investigation