Utah authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying the remains of a person discovered by a hiker on October 26th in a small canyon in the mountains east of Springville.
The hiker was climbing a steep section of terrain above the northeast part of Springville in an area known as Springville Rock Canyon when he came upon the remains. A medical examiner confirmed they were human remains. The remains do not appear to be recent, nor do they appear to be “historic.” Investigators reached out to local law enforcement agencies who say they have no missing person cases that could be linked to the remains.
If you have information that could help authorities identify the victim, please call the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau @ 801-851-4010.
Utah County Sheriff’s Office Press Release:
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.
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: jamesc@utahcounty.gov
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