Update: Remains deemed to be from animal

Published On: Dec 12 2012 03:25:37 PM CST   Updated On: Dec 12 2012 05:21:13 PM CST
SHREVEPORT, La. -

Shreveport Police have deemed the remains found at North Shreveport business to be the severed hand and foot of a primate.

After responding to a call at Riegel By-Products (Louisiana Proteins Inc.) in the 500 block of Fortson Street, KTBS 3 News has confirmed that what was alleged to be human remains are animal remains.

The facility serves as a rendering plant, which converts waste animal tissue into stable, value-added materials.

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