Human remains found in Anniston earlier this year have been identified as a missing woman, and authorities say she was the victim of a homicide.

Miya Marshall, 36, was reported missing to Anniston police on Sept. 8, 2022.

Marshall’s family last spoke to her, on July 30, 2022. Marshall’s family members told investigators that it was unusual to not hear from her for such an extended period of time.

On May 15, about 4:45 p.m., investigators were called to the 2600 block of Noble Street on a report of the discovery of a human skull. No other bones were found.

Anniston police on Monday identified those remains as Marshall.

Capt. Matt Caballero said an autopsy performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences determined she had been killed. The cause of her death has not been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Anniston police investigators at 256-240-4000 or by email at [email protected].

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at www.215stop.com or through the Anniston Police Tip Portal at https://www.annistonal.gov/police-department/report-police-tips/.