Human remains found near abandoned truck stop north of Trinidad

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is looking into a possible crime after human remains were found near a truck stop along Interstate 25 just outside of Aguilar.

According to a news release issued Monday, residents were walking in the area when they found the human remains Sunday afternoon. Las Animas County deputies arrived to investigate, and the CBI Crime Scene Response team was also called to search the scene.

No identity has been released, and it’s not clear how decomposed the remains were. A coroner is working on identifying the remains and determining the cause of death. That autopsy is expected to be completed Tuesday.

CBI didn’t say if foul play is suspected at this time.