Deputies say the investigation remains ongoing after remains were discovered near Belk Lane by Petronila elementary.
PETRONILA, Texas — The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man whose remains were found near Petronila school on Tuesday as 79-year-old Romeo Rocha.
According to the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Criminal Investigation Division detectives responded to the area near Belk Lane after what appeared to be human remains were discovered.
Authorities said Rocha’s family has been notified.
Investigators have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery or how Rocha died.
Belk Lane was temporarily closed on Tuesday while deputies investigated the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing.