Lea County Sheriff deputies found evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls in Jal, New Mexico. The investigation started on November 5, 2024 when investigators received a tip from a Jal resident who had an "unsettling encounter" with Cecil Villanueva.

Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.

Officials in Jal, New Mexico, are investigating the discovery of multiple human skulls, including one that may be tied to a woman's disappearance in 2019.

Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains, including parts of skulls, in Jal, New Mexico, that could be linked to a missing persons case from 2019. The Lea County Sheriff's Office said in a release Tuesday that the office was contacted on Nov.

The Lea County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation in Jal, New Mexico after suspected human remains were discovered.

Investigators searched a property in Jal, New Mexico and uncovered bone fragments and evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls.

The Lea County Sheriff's Office was the main agency on this case. The Jal Police Department assisted. JAL, N.M. — There have been human remains found in Jal, NM during the week of Nov. 4 that may be linked to a 2019 missing person's case, according to the Lea County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).

The Lea County sheriff said his office was exploring whether the bones might be linked to any homicides or missing persons, including the disappearance of a local woman in 2019.

Up to 20 human skulls have been found at a New Mexico home, according to authorities, who said the case is "closely tied" to the 2019 disappearance of a mother.

Evidence of as many as 20 human skulls was located in New Mexico property after a witness gave a ride to had an “unsettling encounter” with a man he offered a ride. Lea County Sheriff’s Office said while the witness drove Cecil Villanueva to his destination last week,