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Human skull, bones found along S. Broadway in Highlands Ranch

Death investigation underway
Death investigation in Highlands Ranch_human skull/bones found on Aug 26 2020
Location of human bones/skull found in Highlands Ranch on Aug 26 2020
Posted at 11:30 AM, Aug 27, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-27 13:35:38-04

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Deputies in Douglas Counties are conducting a death investigation after a person found a human skull and other bones in Highlands Ranch.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said a caller reported finding the bones along the 9500 block of S. Broadway around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday. When deputies arrived, they found the bones the caller had described.

The sheriff's office said it is working with the Douglas County Coroner’s Office to determine the person's cause and manner of death.

No other information was available as of Thursday morning.