Indiana Coroner Identifies Remains of Teen Girl Found Buried on Land of Man Charged in Her Death

Indiana Coroner Identifies Remains of Teen Girl Found Buried on Land of Man Charged in Her Death
A sheriff's official walks near the location where Valerie Tindall's remains were discovered, in Arlington, Ind., on Nov. 29, 2023, in a still from video. WRTV via AP
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ARLINGTON, Ind.—An Indiana coroner has identified the remains of a 17-year-old girl who vanished in June and whose body was found this week in a box buried on land owned by a man now charged in her slaying.

The remains discovered Tuesday on suspect Patrick Scott’s property were positively identified as those of Valerie Tindall. Rush County Coroner Brenda McMahan said the cause and manner of Valerie’s death are pending toxicology reports and a final autopsy report.