A human skull was found in the Halloween section of a charity shop during a shopping trip in Florida. An anthropologist visiting the store noticed the skull and suspected it belonged to a human, prompting an investigation by detectives who also agreed with the assessment. The store owner informed investigators that the skull had been in storage after being purchased several years ago. The local police and medical examiner are now conducting further investigations into the discovery, although they do not believe the case to be suspicious.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office in North Fort Myers, Florida, made light of the discovery on social media, describing it as a “twist of not-so-humerus events.” It is worth noting that under Florida law, the sale or purchase of human organs or tissue is prohibited. A similar incident occurred in September in Arizona, where a human skull was found in a donation box at a Goodwill charity store. Experts determined that the skull was ancient and likely not associated with any crime.
While these discoveries may appear eerie, they are significant to anthropologists and shed light on the evolution of humankind. Unearthed skulls have played a crucial role in understanding the species that contributed to the emergence of early humans.
