Peter Falconio was last seen alive near where his remains may have been located, according to the investigation being conducted by the police.
Last week, bone fragments were discovered in the Northern Territory near Alice Springs, just a few hundred kilometers from where he was shot in 2001.
The place where the bones were discovered is consistent with where officials have long suspected his convicted killer, Bradley Murdoch, buried his corpse.
Throughout the years, Northern Territory police have conducted repeated searches for the body of the British visitor and remained hopeful.
According to Nine Newspapers, none of the remains unearthed in 2003, 2004, or 2007 were associated with Mr. Falconio.
“We’ve been down this path before, so we’re not jumping to conclusions,” a detective from the Northern Territory said.
The age and position of the bones discovered last week are consistent with Mr. Falconio’s case, according to the police.
Using DNA and dental data, forensic specialists will determine if the items belong to the traveler.
Murdoch has refused to disclose the location of the body to law enforcement and has maintained his innocence.
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