OSBI: Remains of child found in rural Grady County, Oklahoma

GRADY COUNTY, Okla. - Authorities find the remains of a child in rural Grady County, Oklahoma, outside of Rush Springs.

The remains are found as the search continues for the body of Athena Brownfield. At this time, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation cannot confirm the remains are those of Athena.

The Medical Examiner's Office in Oklahoma City will identify the remains.

"This is a active homicide investigation and until the remains are positively identified, the OSBI will not be commenting further." - OSBI

>>>Read more about the Brownfield case: 

• Court documents allege Ivon Adams killed Athena Brownfield on Christmas

• OSBI and LEO agencies continue search for Athena Brownfield’s remains

• OSBI: search for four-year-old Athena Brownfield now considered a 'Recovery Operation'

• Missing Athena Brownfield; Male suspect arrested facing First Degree Murder Charge

• Second arrest made in connection to missing Oklahoma 4-year-old

• OSBI arrest caretaker in case of missing little girl; Athena Brownfield, 4, not located

• Missing little girl: Grid search of town complete; Dogs, drones and boats provide no new information

• OSBI, OHP and others searching for missing little girl

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