Hunt Co. Sheriff’s Office finds presumed human skull

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Human remains have been found in Hunt County, although they have not yet been identified, according to the Hunt County Sheriff. 

At approximately 3:34 p.m. on January 22, the Hunt County Sheriff stated they received a call for possible human remains on Hunt County Road 1060.

Upon further investigation by Hunt County deputies, the remains appeared to be a human skull, according to a press release. Deputies stated they found no other remains in the area. 

The remains were transported to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification to determine identity, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office said. Texas rangers will also be assisting in the matter. 

Hunt County Road 1060 is an approximately 1200-foot road due north of Farm Road 380 located near the Elm Creek community, according to map data. 

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the human remains or their identity is asked to contact the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office at 903-453-6838. No further details are available at this time, but updates will be provided as available. 

By Taylor Nye

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