Human skull and bones discovered along Tanglefoot Trail, police investigation and search ongoing

Human skull and bones discovered along Tanglefoot Trail, police investigation and search ongoing

Pontotoc Police Chief Bob Poe reported Monday (Feb 9) morning that officers from the Mississippi State Crime Lab are in Pontotoc assisting police in an investigation after several human bones were discovered along the Tanglefoot Trail Sunday afternoon.

Investigation underway after human skull found on Pontotoc walking trail

An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered along a popular walking trail in Pontotoc over the weekend. Law enforcement said the discovery was made Sunday afternoon on the Tanglefoot Trail, between West Eighth Street and Highway 15. Officials say the skull, along with other skeletal remains were found in a vegetated area near the trail. “The scene was secured, and the assistance of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was…

Human skull, other bones found near Tanglefoot Trail in Pontotoc

PONTOTOC – Authorities recovered a human skull and other skeletal remains Sunday near the Tanglefoot Trail in Pontotoc, according to WTVA. Pontotoc police said the remains were found Sunday afternoon between West Eighth Street and Highway 15, WTVA reported. Police said the person’s identity is unknown, and the bones are pending forensic analysis. Officials have temporarily closed that section of the trail while the investigation continues, WTVA …