Austin Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Skeletal Remains

AUSTIN, TX - The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying human remains found earlier this month.

According to APD, on Sunday, Nov. 3, a property owner was checking their fence line when they discovered partial skeletal remains on an adjoining property. Austin police officers, homicide detectives and Travis County Medical Examiner’s office investigators were then called to the scene. The size and density of the woods, however, limited the initial search.

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, the Travis County Search and Rescue team was called in to conduct a more thorough search of the area, police said. The team was successful in locating additional remains.

Information developed indicates the woman's body had been there for several months, APD said. The cause and circumstances of her death have not yet been determined. She's described as a black woman who stood approximately 4'11' to 5'4'' in height. Police also noted that she appeared to have good dental hygiene with some missing wisdom teeth and one metal filling.

Austin Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff’s Department are working this case together. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the possible identity of this person to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.