Autopsy ordered for skeletal remains found in Bandera County Wednesday

Bandera County authorities have ordered an autopsy for the skeletal remains discovered off Red Bluff Ranch Road Wednesday evening at roughly 5:09 p.m. According to Bandera County Chief Deputy Matt King, a passerby discovered the body near the side of the road.

Authorities say the body appeared to have been wrapped in a tarp and then set on fire. At this time, the victim’s gender has not been officially determined due to advanced decomposition.

King released a statement saying, “It’s not really a highly traveled road.” Bandera officials are investigating the recent discovery of human remains as a homicide case.

King says Judge Lynn Holt ordered the autopsy from Central Autopsy, based in Lockhart.