Bastyr students find human remains near campus

On October 4, 2012, Bastyr University students walking the wooded trails near the University came across human bones.

KCSO Major Crimes Detectives responded and confirmed that the bones, which included a skull, were indeed human.

The remains were transported to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination and identification. The Medical Examiner’s office states that the remains are those of a male.

King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives conducted an evidence search at the scene this afternoon.

Bastyr University is located at NE 143rd and Juanita Drive NE in Kenmore. The campus is heavily wooded with many trails. It adjoins a large King County park, with trails leading to Lake Washington. Information released did not include the location of the find.