Lea County deputies said the discovery of 10-20 human skulls is not connected to the 2019 disappearance of Angela McManes in Jal.

Investigators found 10-20 human skulls were found at a property in Jal, N.M. They are examining the possibility that some of the remains found were bought online.

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).

Police found around 10 to 20 human remains in a town near the New Mexico-Texas state line while following up on a 2019 missing person case.

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.

The Lea County sheriff said his office was exploring whether the bones might be linked to any homicides or missing persons.

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

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.

Up to 20 human skulls were found in New Mexico. Police are trying to tie them to a series of cold cases - Cops hope the evidence will provide answers about the disappearance of Angela McManes, 43, who