Update on the human remains found in Vernon

VERNON, Conn. (WTNH)-- The state archeologist spoke about the remains on Sunday.

Vernon police told News 8 that they have wrapped up the investigation at the site where the skeletal remains were found, but they still have a lot of work to do before this case will be closed.

On Sunday afternoon, the state's archeologist, Dr. Nicholas Bellentoni, spoke to the media about his involvement in cases like this.

Bellantoni said this has been one of the most challenging cases he has worked on, because he says the remains were scattered across such a large area. Vernon police said skeletal remains were found in a wooded area that used to be the a Rockville Landfill.

 At this time, police say they aren't releasing any information as to how old they think these remains might be, or where they came from, but Bellantoni said it is common practice for him to assist in investigations like this.

He said as an archeologist, he's trained to know how to remove the remains from the soil and to be able to identify even the smallest fragments of bone.

"We can get down to the nitty gritty and tell you whether a person is right handed or left handed, if a woman, an adult woman, has given birth, and I can sometimes estimate how many children she's had. It's an incredible story within you. And you know the old saying, 'dead men tell no tales,' well, forget about it. The bones never lie," said Dr. Bellentoni.

At this point, they're literally piecing this puzzle together. Authorities say that while the investigation at the site is closed, the behind the scenes work could take a while.

So, right now, they have the what and the where, but still no answers as to who and why.