UT Springville Rock Canyon east of Springville, skeletonized human remains, 26 October 2024

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Human Remains Found In Mountains East Of Springville​

10/29/2024 03:48:12 pm

On October 26 a hiker found human remains in a small canyon in the mountains east of Springville. Investigators have been unable to identify the remains and seek help from the public.


*** PRESS RELEASE October 29, 2024 ***

On October 26, 2024, at about 6:15 PM, Deputies with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office took a report from a man who said he found human remains in an area that is one canyon north of the Lime Kiln, commonly referred to as “Springville Rock Canyon”, in the mountains east of Springville. He told investigators that he was climbing in very steep terrain above the northeast part of Springville when he came upon what he believed were human remains. Investigators responded and found what appeared to be skeletonized human remains. The Medical Examiner confirmed that the remains are human. These remains do not appear to be recent, meaning within the last few months. But they also do appear to be historic, meaning 40-50 years old or even from the 1800's or beyond.

Investigators have spoken to local law enforcement agencies, and none have any missing person cases that they believe may be connected to these remains. Additional efforts to collect evidence are being made, but very little is known about the remains that were found. Also, evidence in the area suggests there may be a reason people like to go there for recreation or fun. If anyone has information that may help to identify this person, please contact the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau and ask to speak to Detective Fuell or leave a voice mail for him. That number is (801)851-4010.

For other questions contact Sergeant Spencer Cannon, Public Information Officer, Utah County Sheriff’s Office.

Cell: (801)404-1912

Email: [email protected]

X (Twitter): @UCSO

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Utah County Sheriff's Office Media - News Details

sheriff.utahcounty.gov

 

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Added to NamUs - #UP135243

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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ME/C Case Number 202403308

Biological Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years) 35-45
Height 5' 5"-6' 0"(65-72 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate

Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found October 27, 2024
NamUs Case Created December 20, 2024

Location Rural Utah County, Utah
County Utah County
Found On Tribal Land No

Circumstances of Recovery A hunter located partial skeletal remains in the mountains above Springville in Utah County. This area is very remote and extremely difficult to access.

Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Hair Color Unknown
Left Eye Color Unknown
Right Eye Color Unknown

 

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Here's the view from Springville, Utah:
https://ryanleeallred.com/static/a7e7bbf755c978cd2d40594fd4778bdc/828fb/lime-kiln-far.jpg
Lime Kiln is the white patch about the center of the picture.
The canyon to the north where the remains were found
would be that canyon seen in the leftmost fifth of the
picture above, (major part of the canyon is hidden from
our view behind the rock outcropping filling the left
second fifth of the picture).
Here is the same picture in a very high resolution;

https://ryanleeallred.com/static/a7e7bbf755c978cd2d40594fd4778bdc/d2602/lime-kiln-far.jpg