SCOTT CO. – Authorities have discovered human remains in Scott County in the area where missing woman Amanda Martin was last seen. The remains were located on Tuesday, October 21, by deputies from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and detectives from the Indiana State Police.
Amanda Martin, 32, of Scottsburg, was reported missing by her family after they had not heard from her since September 13. Her disappearance had sparked concern in the local community, with family members and law enforcement continuing to search for any leads in the weeks since.
On Tuesday, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the remains found during the search were in the same area where Martin was last seen. The sheriff’s office emphasized that the remains are now scheduled for a forensic examination to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death. Authorities expect the examination to take six to eight weeks to complete.
“The discovery of the remains saddens us, but we also realize a family can now possibly begin to heal,” Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin said in a statement. “This is an active investigation, and I appreciate the help from our law enforcement partners. Together, we continue to seek a factual conclusion about what happened here. I want to ask if you have any information to help us with this investigation. Please give us a call.”
Sheriff Goodin urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist with the investigation. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is actively following leads and working with state and local agencies to determine the circumstances surrounding Martin’s disappearance.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 812-752-5550.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are committed to bringing closure to Martin’s family during this difficult time.
