The discovery of human remains in the mountains above Springville, Utah, led to a police investigation after a horseback ride led to the discovery of the remains. Forensic experts have warned that it could take a week or more to identify the remains and process a scene where human remains are found as a potential homicide. The process of processing remains in remote areas is difficult due to difficult terrain, unpredictable weather, and wildlife. The forensic role involves analyzing remains to determine the cause of death, building a biological profile, identifying individuals using DNA and dental records, and comparing findings with missing persons data.