Remains Found Near Tilden In February Positively Identified

The remains found near Tilden on February 21 have finally been identified.

The remains of Jacob John Henningsen of Sioux Falls, SD has been positively identified through DNA analysis, according to Investigator Jon Downey of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

There is no indication of foul play in regards to Henningsen’s death.

Henningsen, who was 24 at the time of his death, was reported missing to the Sioux Falls Police Department on November 20, 2015.

Henningsen was known to have been in the Norfolk area on July 6 last year, in 2015. However, a positive ID wasn’t made until now. Investigator Downey asked that anyone who may have had contact with Henningsen on or about July 6, 2015 contact him at 402-454-2110 or at [email protected]

Both Madison County and Sioux Falls assisted in making the DNA identification.

By News Partner News Channel Nebraska

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