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.

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

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

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.

A law enforcement investigation led to the discovery of several human skulls. The investigation started on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Jal.The Lea County Sheriff's Office said it received a report from a Jal resident,

Evidence of as many as 20 human skulls were found on a New Mexico property. An area woman went missing near the discovery site in 2019.

Authorities began investigating they received call from a resident who reported an “unsettling encounter” with a man who had offered them a ride.

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.

Police in New Mexico say they found evidence of human skulls in a house and in discarded bags. They believe the discovery could be tied to a missing persons case.

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.