Authorities excavating woods in southeastern Michigan for the remains of a 12-year-old girl last seen in 1979 also could be looking for the bodies of up to half a dozen others reported missing over the years.
Digging resumed today in Macomb Township, about 50km from downtown Detroit.
The search started yesterday for the remains of Kimberly King, but Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer told WJBK-TV others could be buried in the area.
"We have probable cause to believe that [Kimberly] is buried there," Dwyer said.
"We also believe that there's maybe four to six other girls that have been reported missing that are buried there. We certainly are convinced we have the right area. It's just a sad type of situation."