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Finding into death of Unknown Remains Human Skeletons

Demographics

unknown

Finding date

2011-06-08

Cause of death

unknown

AI-generated summary

Four sets of human skeletal remains were collected from Endeavour College of Natural Health in November 2010. The remains were believed to be over 100 years old and had been used for teaching purposes. Forensic anthropological examination confirmed they were human skeletons with teaching articulation methods, including one with fishing line articulation and a sectioned femur typical of reference teaching material. Without scientific dating technology, the age of the remains could not be estimated. The coroner found it impossible to determine the identity, location, date, or circumstances of death for any of the individuals. No further investigation was required. The remains were ordered to be released for public burial.

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Coroner's recommendations

  1. Skeletal remains to be released by the Coroner's Court of Victoria for public burial at an approved facility and location
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