KYLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
A landscaping crew reported finding what appeared to be a human skull in the 5800 block of Kyle Parkway on Friday Aug. 29, according to the Kyle Police Department.
The human remains were reported at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 29. A search of the area was conducted by KPD officers, detectives, forensic investigators and the department’s drone team, with assistance from Texas Search and Rescue (TXSAR).
Hays County Justice of the Peace Beth Smith, Precinct 2-1, responded to the scene and certified the death. The remains will be examined by the medical examiner’s office.
The identity of the deceased and the cause of death remain under investigation. At this time, there are no indications of foul play, according to the Kyle Police Department.
As of Wednesday morning, KPD was still awaiting the findings of the medical examiner. The results will likely not be available until next week, according to a KPD spokesperson.
