Human remains found near Meade Co. High School identified as missing woman

Human remains found last month in Brandenburg have been identified as a missing woman.

The skeletal remains were found in a field near a residence on May 10 in the 1300 block of Old State Road, less than a mile south of Meade Co. High School.

The remains were transported to the state Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville.

On Wednesday, the Meade County Sheriffs Office announced that the Medical Examiner’s Office informed the Meade Co. Coroner’s Office that the remains are those of Cheryl Smalarz, of Brandenburg, according to the Brandenburg Police Department. Dental records were used to make the identification.

Smalarz “was the listed victim in a missing persons case,” the Brandenburg PD said.

The police department noted that “no signs of trauma or foul play” were found. A cause of death, though, has not been established.

The investigation continues.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com