MURPHY, North Carolina — A human skull discovered near Burrell Mountain, North Carolina, has been identified as belonging to Kamron Peter Rondon, a 35-year-old U.S. Virgin Islands man who was never reported missing, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
The skull was found on January 23 by a hiker in a remote area about 130 miles west of Charlotte. Following the discovery, two searches were conducted, and additional human remains were located on February 4 with the assistance of anthropology students from Western Carolina University.
“Following an extensive forensic investigation, the (N.C. State Bureau of Investigation) has positively identified the deceased as Kamron Peter Rondon, a 35-year-old African American male,” the sheriff’s office stated..
REMAINS FOUND: Kamron Peter Rondon, 35, of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of Kamron’s death or how long his remains had been exposed to the elements. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public to assist in the ongoing investigation.
The identification of Rondon’s remains raises questions about his disappearance, as he was not reported missing to any law enforcement agencies. Authorities continue to seek public assistance to uncover more details about his death.
Rondon had a connection to the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2002, as a young athlete, he traveled with the Peacemakers soccer team to Florida to represent the Virgin Islands at the Disney Spring Holiday Soccer Festival.
On January 23, a hiker stumbled upon a human skull in a forested area near Burrell Mountain.
On February 4, anthropology students from Western Carolina University joined investigators in searching the vicinity, which resulted in the recovery of additional remains belonging to Rondon.
The Burrell Mountain Bear Preserve is located in Brevard, North Carolina.
At this moment, police say the cause of Rondon’s death remains unknown.
In other published reports, Rondon’s first name was incorrectly given as “Kameron Peter Rondon.”
Anyone with relevant details about Kameron is encouraged to contact Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 1-828-837-2589 during business hours, 1-828-835-3144 after hours and on weekends, or submit anonymous tips at 1-828-837-1344 or crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.
REST IN PEACE: Kamron Rondon
