By Ricardo Roura
Apr 16, 2024, 10:26 PM EDT
A homicide investigation is ongoing by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after the discovery of a human body inside a sealed trash can this Tuesday morning in Sunland.
The discovery of the body occurred approximately at 10:30 a.m. in the 8500 block of Wentworth Street.
At this time, there are no further details related to the discovery of the body, but the LAPD said that Your homicide detectives are already investigating this case.
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Police believe the body is that of a woman.but is waiting for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office to confirm the sixth, his estimated age and the causes of death, in addition to knowing the identity of the victim.
Until 5:00 pm this Tuesday, authorities had not revealed the identity of the person who was found dead.
It was unclear how long the trash can with the human body inside had been there, but several neighbors mentioned that Since Monday there was already an unpleasant smell..
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When it was removed from the trash can, the human body was inside a Burton snowboard bag.
After the body was found, Several teams of researchers traveled to Sunland to begin the investigations of this homicide.
Officers checked the black trash can, which appeared to have been placed along the sidewalk as if waiting for a regular garbage collection.
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A truck arrived at the scene where the boat was found and a white tent was placed on top which are normally used to hide the bodies of deceased people.
Authorities secured the area with yellow tape. and vehicular traffic was also diverted while investigations were carried out.
If anyone has information that could assist in the investigation of this case, they can contact the LAPD Homicide Division at 818-374-9550.
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