Authorities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, have unearthed human remains at the former residence of Brian Giles, a man recently convicted of murdering his wife.
Giles, 48, was found guilty last Thursday for the 2018 death of his wife, Nancy Giles.
Her body was discovered months after she went missing, buried in a shallow grave.
In a startling new development, investigators have now found another set of remains hidden beneath the basement of the apartment where the couple once lived.
Over the weekend, police were working diligently to identify this second body, which was located 2 to 3 feet under a basement crawlspace.
The discovery was made with the assistance of a cadaver dog, as reported by the New Castle News on Sunday.
District Attorney Greg Neugebauer disclosed to WJAC-TV that investigators had received "specific information" suggesting there was another body at the residence.
Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees described the situation as "highly suspicious," particularly due to the location of the remains.
The excavation process was extensive, taking several hours, WJAC-TV reported.
Authorities indicated that identifying the remains would require a significant amount of time.
Following an autopsy on Saturday, the remains were transported to Mercyhurst University in Erie for further forensic analysis.
Coroner Jeffrey Lees emphasized the complexity and length of the investigation, stating, "This is going to be a lengthy investigation and methodical process in removing these remains," according to the New Castle News.
After Nancy Giles disappeared, Brian Giles began a relationship with Jilly Todaro, who moved in with him at the same residence.
Todaro has been missing since December 2020, and Giles had been charged with assaulting her shortly before her disappearance, as noted by WJAC.
Authorities have not confirmed if the recent search is connected to Todaro's case.
Last week, Brian Giles was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Nancy Giles.
The jury reached its decision after just an hour of deliberation following a four-day trial.
Despite the conviction, Giles continues to assert his innocence.
His attorneys argued that his mental health issues were not sufficiently considered during the trial, as reported by The Tribune-Democrat.
On Sunday, Giles' court-appointed attorney declined to comment on the discovery of the second set of remains.
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