More human remains found near skull

Homicide detectives probing last week’s discovery of a human skull found near the western end of Magic Mountain Parkway found more human remains in the same area with the help of a cadaversniffing dog.

Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Homicide Bureau and with the

Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner returned Saturday to the spot where human skeletal remains were discovered on Wednesday.

“A cadaver dog was utilized, to conduct a thorough search of the Santa Clara Riverbed, near the South Fork Creek and Magic Mountain Parkway,” Deputy Grace Medrano wrote in a news release issued Saturday.

“During the search, additional human remains were discovered approximately 100 yards from Wednesday’s discovery of a human skull,” she wrote.

“It appears the two discoveries are related, but no determination will be made pending further investigation by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner,” Medrano wrote.

Investigators were expected to continue combing the area in search of additional remains and evidence.

On Friday, Lt. Derrick Alfred of the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau said detectives hope DNA or dental records will reveal not only the identity of the deceased, but also what happened.

Alfred also said the skull showed no signs of trauma and that detectives were reviewing people listed as missing.

“There is no apparent sign on the skull that would say it was a homicide. There’s no bullet hole, no sign of injury,” he said Friday. “We’re hoping DNA or dental records will tell us more.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.