An investigation by the homicide squad is currently underway after construction workers inadvertently unearthed human remains in a backyard on Phillip Island in Victoria.

The startling discovery of a skull and bones was made yesterday in a shallow grave located in the backyard of a property owned by an individual named Greg.

This find has fueled widespread speculation among the Phillip Island community, with many residents suspecting a possible connection to a mother who disappeared without a trace in 1986.

Despite extensive searches, her body has never been recovered.

“When remains are uncovered, it’s only natural for people to speculate,” commented Petraitis. “If she didn’t leap off the bridge, then she must be somewhere.”

Forensic testing, anticipated to take several months, will ultimately provide answers to this enduring mystery.

Police originally told the owners they’d be digging for several days, but were done in a matter of hours, saying they retrieved everything they needed.

“It would be nice if someone got closure, it really would,” Greg said.