In an unusual turn of events, a human skull was discovered in a donation box at a Goodwill store in Goodyear, Arizona. The Goodyear Police Department has confirmed that the skull is of “historic” significance and does not appear to be linked to any criminal activity.
The skull, which was found with its upper front teeth intact and a false eye in the left socket, was covered in dark black spots. The discovery was made by an employee of the Goodwill store, who promptly reported the incident to the police, in line with the company’s protocol.
The donor of the skull remains unknown. The donation sparked a police investigation in Goodyear, with the Goodwill staff fully cooperating with the authorities. The spokesperson for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona confirmed that the staff had acted according to company guidelines by immediately alerting the police.
The Goodyear Police Department responded to the report on Tuesday night. The officers took possession of the skull, which was found in the donation box at the Goodwill store located near the intersection of Sarival Avenue and Yuma Road.
The skull was subsequently transported to the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner for further examination. The medical examiner’s office determined that the skull was of “historic” origin, indicating that it was not a recent specimen.
Lisa Berry, a spokesperson for the Goodyear Police Department, stated that the skull has no “forensic significance,” implying that it does not appear to be connected to any criminal activity. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with no additional details released at this time.
The discovery of the skull in a donation box at a Goodwill store is certainly an unusual occurrence. It serves as a reminder that even the most mundane tasks, such as sorting through donated items, can sometimes yield unexpected and intriguing findings.