Human Skull Discovery Leads to Investigation in Beaumont
On December 6, 2024, Beaumont Police Department detectives were contacted by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) regarding a resident in possession of a human skull. Investigators confirmed the skull’s existence and learned it was originally discovered on October 29 near the 6200 block of Helbig Road in Beaumont.
HCSO and Beaumont Police officers responded to the wooded area described by the individual who found the skull. During a search of the location, investigators uncovered additional human remains. The Jefferson County Crime Lab processed the scene the following morning.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet identified the remains or determined the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS (8477).