LONG VIEW, N.C. — A developing investigation is underway Tuesday in Catawba County, where police and State Bureau of Investigation agents are searching a home in Long View after receiving a tip that human remains may be buried beneath the residence.
Channel 9 has learned investigators used a cadaver dog at the property and are now looking beneath the home for possible human remains.
According to court documents, police received a tip last week alleging that a person who previously lived at the home buried at least one person in the crawl space about 18 years ago.
On Tuesday morning, Channel 9’s Dave Faherty saw SBI agents inside the crawl space after removing HVAC ductwork to gain access to the area. Police confirmed a cadaver dog was used at the residence Monday afternoon, and crime scene tape has surrounded the home for nearly 24 hours.
Court documents state the tip indicated that two bodies were buried beneath a bedroom in the home and covered with lime.
Earlier Tuesday, Channel 9 spoke with a woman who was living at the home when investigators arrived.
“I’m curious to know. I mean, I want to know. That’s all I’m going to say. I’ve heard stories about it, and someone called in, and here we are,” resident Suzetta Hawn said.
About a dozen state and local law enforcement officers were at the home Tuesday.
Police are expected to release additional details about the investigation later Tuesday afternoon.