BUCKEYE, AZ — Human remains that were found in a remote area of the desert in Buckeye have been identified.
On Saturday, January 7, the remains were discovered by someone off-roading.
Buckeye police say a skull and other bones were found near Johnson Road and Southern Avenue around 1 p.m.
The remains were turned over to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.
On January 25, Buckeye police announced the remains belonged to 35-year-old Juan Fierro. A cause of death hasn't been revealed.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Around 1 p.m. this afternoon, someone off-roading in a remote desert area near Johnson Road and Southern discovered human skeletal remains including a skull and other bones. More info here: https://t.co/wIys8Ootnh pic.twitter.com/ecJ57WmOKt
— Buckeye Police Dept (@BuckeyeAZPD) January 8, 2023
