Children playing in a cemetery behind Trinity Oxford Episcopal Church, located at Oxford and Longshore, came upon a decapitated sheep shortly after 3pm.
The sheep's head was on the ground and other remains were found nearby in a bag. The head had a tag on the ear.
No word how long the remains had been there.
Police and SPCA officials are investigating the incident. At this time, no arrests.
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