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Incident Overview
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Los Angeles Police Department officers discovered human remains at a tow yard in the Hollywood area after responding to reports of a foul odor.
Key Details
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Location: The discovery was made at a tow yard facility located on North Cahuenga Boulevard, near the Hollywood (101) Freeway.
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Discovery: Employees at the tow yard called the police after detecting a strong, suspicious smell emanating from a vehicle that had been impounded on their lot.
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Response: Officers from the LAPD’s Hollywood Division responded to the scene. Upon investigating the source of the odor, they discovered human remains inside the trunk of a car.
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Status: The LAPD has classified the incident as a suspicious death. The area was cordoned off as a crime scene, and the investigation was turned over to the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division, which handles major crimes.
Ongoing Investigation
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Identification: The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office will be responsible for officially identifying the deceased and determining the exact cause and manner of death. As of the initial reports, the identity of the individual had not been released.
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Circumstances: Detectives are working to determine how long the vehicle had been at the tow yard and the circumstances that led to the body being placed in the trunk. They are investigating this as a potential homicide.
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Evidence: The vehicle itself is a key piece of evidence. Investigators are processing it for fingerprints, DNA, and any other clues that could lead to a suspect.
This is a developing story, and authorities have released limited information to avoid compromising the investigation.
