Birdwatcher found human skull near cemetery, coroner's court returns open verdict
The birdwatcher initially thought the skull he found in a forested area behind the Hindu cemetery belonged to an animal.
A birdwatcher in Singapore found a human skull near a cemetery, but the coroner returned an open verdict on the findings. The skull and other bones were discovered in a forested area behind the Hindu cemetery in Choa Chu Kang on March 8. Coroner Chay Yuen Fatt stated that the deceased was likely a man in his late 70s or 80s, but the cause of death could not be determined due to missing bones and no signs of injury.
The area was found to have wildlife, and it is unclear how long the remains had been exposed before the autopsy. No DNA evidence was found on the items recovered at the scene, and the police do not suspect foul play.
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