Bones Found at Fossett Crash Site

Skeletal remains found with Fossett's ID
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 31, 2008 12:24 AM CDT
Bones Found at Fossett Crash Site
Wreckage of the motor from Steve Fossett's plane near Mammoth Lakes, Calif., Oct. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Madera County Sheriff's Department)

Searchers have found what are believed to be the skeletal remains of Steve Fossett close to where his plane crashed in California, People reports. The bones were found near a pair of tennis shoes, credit cards, and Fossett's driver’s license. Pending DNA tests, the county sheriff said he believed the investigation is finished and Fossett's family can finally have closure.
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