Carson City detectives investigate human remains found along Flume Trail at Marlette Lake
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains that were discovered by bicycle riders Sunday at Marlette Lake.
The bicyclists found a human skull on the Flume Trail at Marlette Lake within the Lake Tahoe State Park. It appears the skull had been exposed to the elements for some time, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Detective Sam Hatley.
The State of Nevada Park Rangers assisted in the investigation and determined the location of the remains were within the Carson City Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.
On Monday Sept. 21, 2020, The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division and the Carson City Sheriff Office Search and Rescue Unit searched the area and located additional remains.
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue K9 unit assisted in a search of the area. Human Remains Detection K9 Inca was used to search the steep terrain. K9 Inca identified several areas of interest for further investigation.
The remains will be sent to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.
Anyone with information or questions is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Dispatch (775) 887-2677, Investigation Division, Detective Sam Hatley (775) 283-7852, Investigations Lt. Daniel Gonzales (775) 283-7850 or Secret Witness (775) 322-4900.