Human remains found in manure pit

A death investigation is underway in Dane County after human remains were discovered in a manure pit in the Town of Sun Prairie. (Source: WMTV)
Published: Aug. 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM CDT

TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A death investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a manure pit.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to “a suspicious circumstance in a manure pit,” around 6:45 a.m. Saturday in Wisconsin.

The identity of the deceased individual has not been released.

Authorities said this is an ongoing investigation.