The skull and bones found in Hanmer earlier this week are from an adult man, Greater Sudbury Police confirmed.
GPSP spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn said more tests are being done to identify the man.
A human skull was found on May 25 in an area off Nelson Lake Road in Hanmer. Additional human bones were found in the area after police closed off the area and conducted an extensive search.
The bones were turned over to the Coroner's Office and the Centre for Forensic Science. A post-mortem has been conducted.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call Greater Sudbury Police Services at 705-675-9171, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8477).
