Wetterling suspect leads officials to unidentified remains

[Brickbat]

Patty Wetterling says it's Jacob.

http://www.startribune.com/wetterling-suspect-leads-officials-to-unidentified-remains/392238471/

Authorities recovered unidentified remains this week after Danny Heinrich, a suspect in the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling, agreed to cooperate and provide information, according to authorities.

KSTP first reported that the remains were found at an undisclosed location in central Minnesota and that DNA tests are currently being conducted to determine if they are the boy's remains.

"Our hearts are broken. We have no words," Patty Wetterling, Jacob's mother, texted to the Star Tribune.

She later told KARE 11 Saturday morning that Jacob's remains have been found. "All I can confirm is that Jacob has been found and our hearts are broken. I am not responding to any media yet as I have no words."

[Brickbat]

1. Strib confirms it:

A source with direct knowledge of the case confirmed to the Star Tribune that the remains are those of the 11-year-old boy whose disappearance almost 27 years ago shocked the state. Danny Heinrich, a suspect in the disappearance, reporedly agreed to cooperate and provide information about the location, according to authorities.

[Ms. Yertle]

2. Rest in peace, Jacob

I remember this case well, as I had two little boys.

[sarisataka]

3. Hopefully this will

Bring the family some peace and closure. It has been delayed a very long time

[question everything]

4. Agree. Not knowing is the worse (nt)

[dflprincess]

5. Peace to his parents and all who knew him

While I'm sure none of us are surprised to hear this I have to admit the finality of it still made me feel like crying. Knowing is better but it still must be so terrible for his family.