Authorities in Omaha still trying to confirm identity of person found burned in firepit From the What you missed this week in notable Omaha crimes and court cases series Christopher Burbach World-Herald Staff Writer Oct 9, 2023 Oct 9, 2023 Updated Jan 27, 2026 0 × How to contact Douglas County Crime Stoppers Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas County authorities are still trying to confirm the identity of a person who was found dead 11 days ago in a campground near the Platte River.kAm%96 A6CD@? 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