Skeletal remains in Toledo found to be from person dead 40 years

Skeletal remains discovered during a house cleanup in Villanueva de Alcardete, Toledo, belong to a person who died 40 years ago, authorities confirmed on July 14 Source: infobae, elmundoes. The finding prompted an investigation by the Guardia Civil's Judicial Police and the closure of the local recycling center Source: abc.es.

Key facts

• The remains, including a skull, were found in a sealed bag in the attic of the property Source: infobae, elmundoes.
• The local recycling center has been closed since July 11 under judicial order to check for additional remains or DNA evidence Source: infobae, abc.es, lavanguardia.
• Authorities have not yet determined the sex of the individual or the cause of death Source: elmundoes.

Signs of violence

Sources disagree on whether signs of violence are present. Some outlets report that the skull shows apparent signs of violence according to initial examinations Source: abc.es, lavanguardia, elconfidencial, while others state that the investigation is ongoing to determine if such signs exist Source: infobae, elmundoes. The Criminalistics Laboratory of the Guardia Civil is conducting analyses.