KETTERING — The human remains found in the backyard of a Kettering home earlier this year have been identified.
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The remains were identified as Nicole Slusser, 39, according to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.
As News Center 7 previously reported, Slusser’s remains were found in the backyard of a home on Mini Court in June.
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Police had originally served a search warrant at the home in connection with an investigation into Slusser’s disappearance.
Slusser’s ex-boyfriend, Shane Smith, was identified as a person of interest in the case.
Smith was located inside the home, hiding in a closet under safes around 6 p.m.
In June, all people could do was watch what was happening in their neighborhood.
Mike Dill has lived in the neighborhood for 20 years.
“I heard a commotion down the street and saw them drag a guy on a stretcher and put him in the back of an ambulance,” Dill said.
He hopes the family finds peace.
“Nobody hopes for this, at least they know for sure what’s happened. They get a little bit of closure that way, for whatever that’s worth, hopefully they get a little bit of justice,” Dill said.
Smith was arrested and indicted on weapons and drug charges. He was found competent to stand trial earlier this month.
News Center 7 is working to learn if Smith will be facing any charges in connection with Slusser’s death.
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