Hiker finds human remains off mountain in Cherokee County
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) — Local law enforcement are investigating the discovery of human remains found off Burrell Mountain Road.
Kamron Peter Rondon
A hiker reported finding a human skull on January 23, 2025.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) conducted a search of the area on January 27.
A second search on February 4, supported by anthropology students from Western Carolina University, led to the recovery of additional remains.
Forensic analysis later confirmed the identity of the deceased as 35-year-old Kamron Peter Rondon.
CCSO noted that Rondon had not been reported missing to law enforcement.
However, the cause of death remains undetermined as the investigation continues.
CCSO is requesting the public’s help in gathering more information about the case.
Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact CCSO at (828) 837-2589 during business hours, (828) 835-3144 after hours and on weekends, or submit anonymous tips at (828) 837-1344 or crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.
