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Police Probe Possible Human Remains Found Near Long Beach Park

Authorities seek to confirm whether the object is human through forensic review.

Overview

  • Police launched an investigation Sunday after possible human remains were found near DeForest Park in the 5900 block of De Forest Avenue.
  • Long Beach officers requested the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, who responded to process the scene.
  • Aerial footage from CBS LA’s SkyCal showed what looked like the top of a skull partly unearthed, and officers covered the spot with a canopy.
  • The medical examiner will determine if the object is human and, if confirmed, begin work to identify the person and how they died.
  • Police said the case remains active with few details available, while the Los Angeles Times reported the find was first spotted during an Easter egg hunt.