The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, has identified the human remains found on July 3 in a wooded area near Wabash Ave. and South Macarthur Blvd.
Derek Wartenbe, 37, of Auburn, was scientifically identified today during a post-mortem procedure.
Preliminary autopsy findings showed no evidence of injury of trauma. The official cause of death is pending additional studies.
The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department.
