Skeletal remains found in a St. Louis backyard in March 2016 were later identified as 56-year-old Isadore Spruell III. On March 22, skeletal human remains were discovered concealed under a carpet in the backyard of a home in the 4400 block of Labadie Avenue. The remains were sent to the medical examiner’s office and in May 2016 were positively identified as Spruell.

Authorities described the death as a criminal investigation at the time of identification, but no public information has been released about suspects, persons of interest, arrests, or what led to the body being hidden under a carpet. The circumstances of his death and the reasons for the concealment remain unsolved.

If anyone knew Isadore Spruell III, lived near Labadie Avenue in 2016, or has information about the events surrounding his death, please share what you know with investigators.