Investigators dig for human remains in Tomahawk

Police dig for human remains in rural Tomahawk. Their search could bring closure to a 14-year old missing person case.

The Lincoln County Sheriff, Jeff Jaeger says they're searching for the body of 21-year-old Ben Wilberding who disappeared in 1996. A tip in the case led investigators to an abandoned lot off County Road Cc.

"Yesterday we (acted)on some information, had cadaver dogs search the area and we did have some positive indications that there were human remains at this area," says Sheriff Jaeger.

Family members watched as the Wausau Crime Lab searched for answers.

"I've been working on this case for 14 years, trying to find out what's happened and I guess it's my "give back" to him that I haven't stopped believing that he's here somewhere." the victim's Sister, Candie Wetenkamp.

Check in with Fox 55 for updates as the investigation continues.