Identity of the skull found in the resin: Missing from Wildemann!

Identity of the skull found in the resin: Missing from Wildemann!

Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Niedersachsen, Deutschland - It started like a walk in nature: A few hikers explored the picturesque paths in the Oberharz on May 8, 2024 when they discovered a skeletonized human skull in a remote forest near Clausthal-Zellerfeld. This find led to immediate police measures in which the site was searched for days. Despite intensive efforts, no other remains could be found, which the local police presented with a major challenge. So news38.de that the investigators could not find any other traces at the same time.

The exciting turn took the story on June 12, 2025, when the Goslar police inspection announced that the investigations carried out by a DNA comparison led to a hit. The skull belonged to a 65-year-old man from Wildemann who had been reported as missing since spring 2023. As rtl.de , the genetic material was won in the Hannover Medical School and compared with the database of the state criminal office. The identity could be clarified so quickly.

a sad end

The sad news about the missing man throw a new light on the incident. The investigation has now been completed and there was no evidence of punishable behavior. "We can now give the family the opportunity to say goodbye to their relatives," said a police spokesman. The skull is released for the burial so that the relatives can say goodbye in peace, also reports rtl.de .

The discovery of the skull, as painful as it is, has also replaced the discussion about missing people. The case of the 65-year-old recalls that there is often a tragic story behind each missing person. An example from the region is the recent discovery of human skeletal parts in Geislingen an der Steige, where a missing person could also be identified. The police also took DNA samples there and found that the skeletal parts were part of a 90-year-old man who had been missing since autumn 2024, like Schwaebische.de reported.

The tragic fates illustrate how important it is to explore the sights of nature with a watchful eye. It turns out that even idyllic hikes can have unexpected aftermath. In its beauty, nature often harbors dark secrets that remind us of being attentive and keeping the eyes open.