By Fox23.com News Staff
NORMAN, Okla. — The University of Oklahoma said construction crews found human remains that could date back to the early 1900s on campus Thursday.
The remains were found at the future site of OU’s Life Sciences Laboratories Building.
OU said work was stopped immediately and the university notified law enforcement and the State Medical Examiner’s Office. All required procedures and state burial protection laws are being followed.
Based on preliminary evaluation, there are no findings to suggest criminal activity.
OU said early indications suggest the remains date back to the early 1900s.
This remains an early stage evaluation and the university will continue to follow all legal and regulatory requirements. OU said it is committed to ensuring the remains are handled with care, dignity and respect.
