A year on, this human skull mystery at Mildura may never be solved
More than 12 months after a human skull was discovered on the banks of Australia's longest river, investigations remain ongoing.
A human skull discovered on the Murray River in Mildura one year ago may never be identified, as investigations continue. NSW police say forensic testing of the partial remains was inconclusive and the skull will soon undergo carbon dating. A former Victoria Police detective suggests the case may take years to solve, as the skull could have been there for an unknown length of time.
No definitive answers have emerged from the investigation, including a determination of the skull's origin or the age of the remains. NSW Police Detective Inspector Matt Sippel stated that the skull was sent for forensic investigation after being found partially buried near Apex Riverbeach Holiday park. They have searched missing person databases but found no leads.
A former homicide detective noted that the investigation is primarily scientific, relying on anthropologists to determine gender, dental records, and potential DNA analysis. However, the limited nature of a partial skull may hinder identification efforts. The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Coroner.
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