Homicide Case Begins After Child's Skull Is Found
- Category: State
- Published on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 09:24
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they have begun a homicide iestigation following the discovery of a child's skull in Opelika.
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports the skull was found Jan. 28 by a resident of Brook Haven Trailer Park.
Police say a search of the area led to the discovery of more human remains on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. Authorities say that evidence was found about 50 to 75 feet from where the skull was discovered.
Authorities say a preliminary investigation of the remains indicates that the person, likely a child younger than 10, died "by homicidal means."
Police say the race, gender and exact cause of death of the person are unknown.
Written by Associated Press
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