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GFPD: Excavation related to Nikle case finds no remains

By Pat Sweeney Aug 10, 2022 | 1:26 PM

Police say an excavation at a Grand Forks residence regarding a 1996 missing person case uncovered no human remains.

The Tuesday excavation was related to the disappearance of then-19-year-old Kristi Nikle.

Investigators received information that Nikle’s body may have been buried near the foundation of a residence in the 1000 block of First Avenue North when it was built.

Police say investigators further vetted the info, to include deployment of two cadaver dogs from Valley Water Rescue. Both dogs showed positive indicators of human remains.

Members of the Grand Forks P-D… North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations… Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department… and Grand Forks Public Works conducted the excavation throughout the day, but discovered no remains in or near the location.

Anyone with information regarding Nikle’s disappearance is encouraged to contact Grand Forks Police.

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