Human Skull, Bones Found By Work Crew, Police Say

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Authorities are looking into missing person cases in Gwinnett and surrounding counties for a match after a human skull and bones were discovered by a work crew in Buford.

Gwinnett Police public information officer Cpl. Michele Pihera said the remains were found Tuesday afternoon, July 21, as workers were clearing an easement along a pipeline on Centerville Drive. This is in a location not far from the Mall of Georgia.

Pihera said a fully intact skull and several other human bones were found scattered in the area. No clothing was found in the immediate area.

The GCPD Homicide and Crime Scene units, and the Medical Examiner’s Office, were notified of the discovery.

“The Medical Examiner’s Office has possession of the bones,” Pihera said. “They are working on a forensic examination to determine an identity. At this point, the M.E.’s Office cannot conclusively determine if the remains are male or female.”

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If you have any info on this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5329 or 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.