The amateur sleuth who found suspected human remains in 58-year hunt for Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett

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It could be one of the most significant breakthroughs to finding the body of the final Moors Murder victim, Keith Bennett. Pictured in their forensic white suits working next to a blue tent, investigators were seen battling heavy rain and strong winds as they dug up an area of moorland above Saddleworth.

It comes after Greater Manchester Police were contacted by an author who 'informed that he had discovered what he believes are potential human remains in a remote location on the Moors.' READ MORE:Eerie pictures unearthed of one of the darkest episodes in our region's history It's hoped when police are finished, the remains of the 12-year-old, who was snatched in Manchester before being murdered by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley some 58 years ago - may finally be found.

The twisted couple's four other victims, Pauline Reade, 16, John Kilbride, Lesley Ann Downey, 10, and Edward Evans, 17 were found buried in a similar area of moorland, several decades ago.

But the torture of not knowing where little Keith Bennett had finally come to rest had plagued his family for over half a century.