On Sunday afternoon, a passerby found human remains in a wooded area in Anmer, a small Norfolk village the British Press Association identifies as being a part of Sandringham, a royal retreat where the Queen and her family spend the holidays. The property includes a 19th-century home and thousands of acres of land.

On Tuesday morning, Norfolk County Police announced it has launched a murder investigation into the death.

"The area has been sealed off and a detailed search is currently being carried out," reads a police statement. "Examinations of the scene are being conducted by forensic experts in pathology and anthropology and should be completed today."

An autopsy will take place Tuesday afternoon.