MALIBU (CNS) - Authorities today were investigating the discovery of human remains in Malibu.
The "remains of an unknown individual" were discovered late Monday afternoon near Latigo Canyon and Calicut roads, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Information was not immediately available on the gender or identity of the person whose remains were found.
"Sheriff's homicide investigators (and) Los Angeles County coroner investigators waited to respond until sufficient daylight was available (Tuesday morning) for the investigation," a sheriff's statement said. "The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time."
Skeleton discovered by hiker off of Latigo Canyon Road near Calicut Rd. Skull and other bones scattered in 300 sq yard area, remains charred by Woolsey Fire, but cause of death unknown. LA Coroners Office and a forensic anthropologist working to ID remains. @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/Ovt4QXVYG0
— Pete Demetriou (@knxpete)
January 22, 2019 Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
