Possible Cold Case Break in Wayne Woods

A survey crew working in a wooded area outside Detroit made a gruesome discovery this week, uncovering what police say is a human skull. Investigators believe the find could be related to a case involving human remains discovered earlier this year.

Human Skull Discovered in Wayne

The discovery was made Thursday (Nov. 13) in a wooded area across from a Ford plant in Wayne, near Michigan Avenue and Newburgh Road.

Police told Detroit's WJBK-TV that the skull has been sent to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office, but the remains have not yet been identified.

Investigators Struggle to Identify Human Remains

Wayne Deputy Chief Finley Carter III told CBS Detroit that the skull had no teeth and could be linked to skeletal remains found nearby earlier this year.

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Carolyn Isaac said the Medical Examiner's Office will use X-ray and CT scan technology to compare the skull with the previous remains.

"Once we have an idea of the biological profile — who this may match among missing persons reports — we will check for X-rays or CT scans on file and compare them point by point," Isaac said.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about the discovery or related cases is urged to contact Wayne Police.

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