Human Skull Investigation In Towamencin: Latest Updates

TOWAMENCIN TOWNSHIP, PA — Authorities are continuing to investigate after a human skull and other human remains were found in Towamencin Township earlier this week.

The identity of the individual, and the cause of death, remain unknown Wednesday morning. The initial indication was that no trauma was found on the skull and other remains, but nothing definitive emerged from first observations.

The Montgomery County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy on Tuesday. The results of that have not yet been made public.

The skull was first spotted just before noon Monday by a surveyor doing contracting work near a water retention basin. The basin sits just off of the intersection of Welsh Road and Grist Mill Drive, near Orvilla Road.

Police said they quickly secured a wide perimeter around the area to ensure that nothing else was disturbed. As they continued their search, they found additional human remains in addition to the skull, along with remnants of clothing.

The Towamencin Police Department and Montgomery County Detectives are leading the investigation.

If you have any information on the case or remains, contact Towamencin Police at 215-368-7606.