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Human Skull and Other Bones Found Near Queens Strip Mall

Investigators are using forensic testing to identify the remains.

Overview

  • Police say a skull, hip bone and leg bone were recovered at 134-01 20th Ave. in College Point on Monday afternoon.
  • NYPD homicide detectives processed the scene behind a chain-link fence across from a parking lot serving stores including ShopRite, Target, HomeGoods and TJ Maxx.
  • The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting analyses to determine identity and cause of death.
  • No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active.
  • The discovery comes a week after sanitation workers found a dismembered woman’s torso in Queens, and police have not confirmed any connection as they use distinctive tattoos to aid identification.