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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Yahoo
Human skull found near iconic river
Partial remains of a human skull have been found in bushland off the Murray River near Mildura on the NSW/Victorian border. A man taking an evening walk along the Murray riverbank came across the partially buried remains of a skull near the entrance to Apex Riverbeach Holiday Parks about 5.30pm on Monday. Police were called to the riverbank where they established a crime scene and launched an investigation. Barrier Police District Inspector Wayne Demery from NSW Police told the ABC the early indications were the remains were not historic ones. 'The remains will be sent to Newcastle for a special forensic investigation,' he said. 'We've got a crime scene guard in place, until our crime scene section is able to attend and do a full examination of the scene.' In a statement on Monday evening, NSW Police said they were awaiting the report from forensic specialists. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
News.com.au
29-07-2025
- News.com.au
Human skull found on Murray river near Mildura, sparking police investigation
Partial remains of a human skull have been found in bushland off the Murray River near Mildura on the NSW/Victorian border. A man taking an evening walk along the Murray riverbank came across the partially buried remains of a skull near the entrance to Apex Riverbeach Holiday Parks about 5.30pm on Monday. Police were called to the riverbank where they established a crime scene and launched an investigation. Barrier Police District Inspector Wayne Demery from NSW Police told the ABC the early indications were the remains were not historic ones. 'The remains will be sent to Newcastle for a special forensic investigation,' he said. 'We've got a crime scene guard in place, until our crime scene section is able to attend and do a full examination of the scene.' In a statement on Monday evening, NSW Police said they were awaiting the report from forensic specialists. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
ABC News
29-07-2025
- ABC News
Police investigate after partial skull found near Mildura holiday park
The partial remains of a skull have been found near the banks of the Murray River at Mildura. A man walking along the river's edge near the entrance of Apex Riverbeach Holiday Park made the discovery about 5.30pm on Monday. A crime scene has been established and an investigation is underway. Barrier Police District Inspector Wayne Demery said the remains were found partially buried. "The remains will be sent to Newcastle for a special forensic investigation. "We've got a crime scene guard in place, until our crime scene section is able to attend and do a full examination of the scene." Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
