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Human remains discovered near Palmdale

Human remains in Palmdale
Human remains were found Tuesday in the desert near Palmdale, authorities said.

The remains were partially buried and badly decomposed, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

Homicide detectives were investigating the scene near 130th Street East and Avenue R-4.

No other details were immediately available.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be left a (800) 222-8477.

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— Robert J. Lopez

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Photo: Investigators at the site where human remains were found. Credit: KTLA-TV

 
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