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.

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.

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

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

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.