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Case Description
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A hiker looking for antlers in rural Mescalero found a skull. BIA requested for a local anthropologist review it. The anthropologist noted fillings in the teeth ruling it out as ancient. 15-20 other small bones were found as well. It is unknown if the remains may have come from a burial site or an old cemetery.
Date Found: 2018-02-03
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Victim Details

Mar 30, 2018

Aug 30, 2024

19442

2018-00734

Adult - Pre 60

28680

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Years

2018-02-03

Mescalero

New Mexico

Otero County

Unknown

12990

Bureau of Indian Affairs

New Mexico

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Unknown

Unknown

Unknown


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