The Union County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of human remains discovered near Strong on July 28 as Mearanda Fairris, a 36-year-old resident of the area.
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory assisted in the identification process, working closely with local authorities after the remains were located. While the identity has now been confirmed, the cause of death remains unknown.
According to officials, the remains showed no visible injuries or immediate signs of foul play, and an autopsy is currently underway to determine the manner and cause of death. The Union County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that until those results are complete, no conclusions can be made.
Fairris’s death remains under active investigation. Authorities have not released any further details about how or where the remains were found or any potential timeline leading up to her disappearance and death.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to Mearanda Fairris or the circumstances of her death to come forward as they continue working to uncover what happened.
As the community of Strong mourns the loss, officials remain focused on finding answers for her family and ensuring a thorough and complete investigation. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
