Police in Rose Hill, KS, are investigating the body of a child found buried in the backyard of a Rose Hill residence.

 

 Authorities say they received a call around 7:30pm on Tuesday evening from an adult in distress. When officer arrived on the scene, the adult was barricaded inside the home. The incident was soon resolved and the adult was taken to a nearby hospital in serious but stable condition. During the investigation, officers learned of a past possible homicide and that information led to the discovery of the child buried in the backyard of the residence.

 

Rose Hill Police Chief Charlie Perlier stated that the state of decomposition of the body indicate it had been there for some time, possibly as long as two years. The deceased child does not appear to be linked to any missing person case. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the time and manner of death.

 

The Rose Hill Police and the Butler County sheriff's Office continue to investigate the case.