Inquest into the discovery of unidentified human remains located at Randwick

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In August 2016, 12 human bones were discovered during excavation of a construction site in Randwick, NSW, buried alongside the backpack and boots of Lyndsay Van Blanken, who was murdered in 2003. Lyndsay's body had been found intact in 2004, so the excavated bones belong to other unidentified persons. Forensic anthropological analysis and DNA testing established that the 12 bones could originate from a minimum of 2 different persons (both female) to a maximum of 11 different persons (at least two female). Three bones were identified as anatomy teaching specimens. The coroner concluded that convicted murderer William Mathieson, who lived near the site, likely buried all items together to conceal evidence. Despite comprehensive forensic investigation, the identity, cause, manner, and date of death of the persons to whom the bones belong could not be determined. The coroner made no recommendations.

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