Remains of 2 People Discovered in Lancaster During Missing Persons Investigation
Authorities are investigating the deaths as homicides after remains of two people were found during a missing persons search, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives discovered the remains of two people at a remote Lancaster property during a missing persons investigation. Authorities are investigating the deaths as homicides.
- Investigators responded to a property near East Avenue F-8 and 50th Street East following leads in the missing persons case, utilizing police dogs to search an old greenhouse on the site.
- Deputies also searched a property on Blooming Park Street in the 43000 block, though no arrests were made. Law enforcement personnel erected a white pop-up tent and took photographs at the initial scene.
- Authorities have withheld the identities of the deceased pending formal identification and notification of next of kin, citing the need "to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation."
- Anyone with information regarding the investigation should contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 for assistance.
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