Remains found at Lake Mead in 1980s identified as nurse from San Diego

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A woman has been positively identified after her remains were found at Lake Mead in May 1987.

Carol Ann Riley, born Dec. 13, 1943, was identified as the remains found near Bonelli Landing on May 16, 1987. According to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, a person rounding up steers found a human skull. As the search continued, a shallow grave was discovered containing remains wrapped in a yellow blanket.

A woman has been positively identified after being her remains were found at Lake Mead May of 1987, Carol Ann Riley. (MCSO)

The sheriff’s office said the remains were believed to be of a person between 20 and 40 years old, 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-7, and 105 to 120 pounds, with light brown hair. Attempts to immediately identify her were unsuccessful, but her dental rep