Unidentified Remains – Monolith Garden

Unidentified Remains - Monolith Garden

Entered by Joss Leal

Submitter's Profile Primary Source: Miami Herald

Case Details

Hikers in the Monolith Garden desert hills near Kingman discovered human remains Sunday, Jan. 16, Arizona police said.

Two hikers found the remains about a quarter-mile from an improved trail and notified police, the Kingman Police Department reported in a news release. The remains “had been exposed to the weather for a significant time” but were identified as human in origin, police said.

The case is being investigated as a suspicious death. The remains do not appear to be related to any missing persons cases in Kingman in the past year, police said.

Distinguishing Marks

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Profession / Education

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Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: No Date Available
Date Found: Sunday, January 16, 2022 (3 years ago)

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Points of Interest

POIs

Monolith Garden Trail

Body Found

Viewers since 1/2/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10461

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