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Human Skull Fragment Found In Modesto Resident's Front Yard

MODESTO (CBS13) — A Modesto resident discovered human remains in the front yard of a home, according to Modesto Police.

Detectives say the resident found a partial human skull on the 800 block of Marshall Avenue on Friday. Modesto Police conducted a search throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas Friday night and Saturday, but didn't find any additional evidence.

There is no telling the sex, age, or race of the person that the skull fragment came from.

Anyone with information about how the partial skull ended up there, or where the rest of the body is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous.

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