Human remains were discovered by a hiker at White Tank Mountain Regional Park on a quiet Sunday afternoon, stirring both local interest and concern. According to a FOX 10 Phoenix report, the incident was first reported around 1:30 p.m. on November 24, within the rugged expanse west of Phoenix in Waddell.
Homicide detectives have been called in to lead an investigation into the human remains, which so far have yet to be identified, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is working the scene, the human remains their focus – they're treating the discovery with the cautious gravity it warrants, as any unforeseen step amid desert stones may well mask echo of the deceased's final journey. According to ABC 15, the sheriff's office has not released further details regarding the ongoing investigation.
The discovery of the remains has unfolded scant clues for the public, with officials holding the cards close to their vest and releasing only rudimentary information as their inquiry intensifies.
With the remains discovered so recently, details concerning the cause of death, how long the remains have been there, and who this person may have been are all pending further investigation, which the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is pursuing with scrutiny.
