On February 14th, 2019, Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit (MCHU), with the assistance of the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office and the State of Colorado Archaeologist, determined that bones that were located by construction crews during excavation were determined to be a male, most likely over one hundred, if not one thousand, years old, and of Native American descent.
The Colorado State Archaeologist has assumed responsibility of the remains and the location site, and will be continuing their examination into the bones.
We wanted to express our appreciation to Necrosearch for their assistance in this investigation and Richmond American Homes for promptly notifying authorities of their discovery and treating the area of where the bones were located respectfully.
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
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Information previously released on February 13, 2019
On February 13th, 2019, around 10:00 A.M., the Aurora Police Department received a call from a construction crew that they located what appeared to be human bones while excavating in the area of East Smoky Hill Parkway and South Powhaton Road.
Initial investigation reveals that the bones appear to be human. The Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit, with the assistance from the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office, responded to the scene. The scene where the bones were found has been secured by officers until a forensic dig can be completed and a thorough search of the immediate area.
A final autopsy will be completed by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after the safe removal of the bones from the area.
Anyone that may have information about these remains are asked to call Agent Michael Prince at 303-739-6127.
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
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