Finding into unidentified human remains found at Fairhaven Beach (case 324111)
Demographics
female
Finding date
2012-03-16
Cause of death
unknown
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Unknown human remains consisting of a partial mandible were discovered on Fairhaven Beach on 27 August 2011. Forensic anthropological examination indicated the remains were from an adult female over 25 years of age, but no specific age range could be determined. Mitochondrial DNA profiling was performed and entered into the missing persons database but yielded no matches. Victoria Police registered the case on their missing persons database. Despite examination by forensic specialists, the identity of the deceased could not be established, nor could the date, location, or circumstances of death be determined. The coroner found no further investigation was possible. The remains were ordered to be retained for potential future identification and subsequently released for public burial.
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Coroner's recommendations
- Retain sufficient sample for future scientific identification if required
- Release remains for public burial at an approved facility
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