An investigation by the homicide squad has been initiated after construction workers inadvertently unearthed human remains in a backyard on Phillip Island, Victoria.

The skeletal remains, including a skull, were discovered in a shallow grave at Greg’s residence, sparking widespread speculation among the local community.

Residents of Phillip Island are buzzing with theories, with many suspecting that these remains could be connected to a mother’s mysterious disappearance back in 1986.

To this day, her whereabouts remain unknown.

“It’s understandable that when human remains are found, people start to wonder. If she didn’t leap from the bridge, then she must be somewhere,” remarked Petraitis.

The mystery will be solved by forensic testing, expected to take months.

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.