The Smyth County Virginia Sheriff’s Office Is Investigating Human Remains Found In Skulls Gap. Its Believed To Be Eric Pennington, A Man Who Was Previously Reported Missing On June 9th. Pennington Failed To Return From A Fishing Spot His Friends Had Left Him At In Skulls Gap. Pennington Was Known To Have Health Challenges. The Body Has Been Sent To The Medical Examiner’s Office In Roanoke For Positive Identification.