A human skull was discovered by a Utah fisherman while fishing on March 26. Phillip Morfin found what appeared to be a human skull, which he initially mistook for an animal skull, near a business park in West Valley City. He alerted the police after spotting bones near the body of water, prompting responding officers to confirm that the bones were human remains. The medical examiner’s office was called to collect the remains found on the shore, some of which were partially submerged in water. Authorities are conducting tests to identify the victim and determine the cause and manner of death. There are no unsolved homicides in the area, and investigators are reviewing missing persons reports and collaborating with neighboring departments. The discovery, which shocked Morfin, raises questions about the time, exposure levels, and potential animal involvement with the bones. The victim remains unidentified at this time, pending further investigation by the medical examiner.
