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StumbleSkull found in desert near stadium
Friday, Jan. 12, 2001 | 10:32 a.m.
Metro Police are investigating the discovery of a human skull in a shallow grave Thursday near Sam Boyd Stadium.
A woman discovered the skull in an area near Pabco and Powerline roads Wednesday, but didn't contact police until Thursday, said Lt. Wayne Petersen of Metro's homicide unit.
Other skeletal remains were found with the skull in a shallow grave. Police have not been able to determine the identity of the person, gender, age or cause of death.
The remains were taken to the Clark County Coroner's Office to be examined, police said.
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