The human remains that were found near Coaldale Saturday afternoon were identified as that of a man missing since January.
According WFMZ, the human remains found in a wooded area near Coaldale were that of 24 year old, Corey Samuels of Coaldale. He has been missing since January 20th and was last seen walking along Route 209 in Coaldale.
The investigation is said to be ongoing.
Link to story from WFMZ
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/remains-of-missing-man-found-in-schuylkill-county/27924090