Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Human Remains as Missing 16-Year-Old Boy

Columbia Heights, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities are announcing a tragic ending in the search for a missing teenager. 

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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office previously said the teenage boy was suspected to have disappeared against his will when he vanished on May 8. 

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted multiple searches during the nearly two-month search for the missing juvenile. 

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Anoka County Sheriff's Office ID's Human Remains Found Over the Weekend as Missing 16-Year-Old Boy

On Tuesday, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office announced that human remains discovered over the weekend have been identified as 16-year-old Jordan (Manny) Collins, Jr. 

Investigators made the identification after a series of tests. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has been asked to determine Manny’s cause of death. 

Authorities say the remains were found at a Waste Management landfill in Elk River.

The search effort began in May with coordinated searches at parks and in the neighborhood of 49th Ave. Northeast and University Ave. Northeast in Columbia Heights. 

Authorities also said investigators conducted multiple interviews and have collected forensic evidence for processing. 

Officials previously said a person of interest was identified in the case, however no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed. Manny’s death investigation is ongoing. 

“Local, state, and federal agencies all want to ensure that justice is served. Every available resource is being directed toward the lawful arrest of anyone responsible for Manny’s death,” the news release says. 

Authorities are also extending their condolences to Manny’s mother, family and friends.