Human Skeleton Found Near Mineral

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a partial human skull found in a wooded area near Mineral on Saturday, March 26, 2011.

The skull was located by someone hiking in the area. Detectives, with the assistance of Lewis County Search and Rescue, are continuing to search the area for potential evidence.

At this time, identification of the skull is unknown. The skull will be sent to a forensic pathologist for further examination.