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Human Remains Found at Southcrest Home After Multi-Agency Warrant Search

Officials have not said how many people are involved or described the condition of the remains.

San Diego, United States- September 30, 2011: The door of a California Highway Patrol car that was on display at the Miramar Airshow.
Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents join in on the investigation into human remains found at an apartment complex on Newton Avenue in Southcrest on Wednesday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The FBI, CHP and San Diego police investigated a home in Southcrest after human remains were found on Tuesday.
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Overview

  • CHP developed the lead and, with FBI assistance, executed a search at 3443 Newton Ave in San Diego on Tuesday.
  • SDPD Cold Case/Missing Persons detectives and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office are leading the investigation based on city jurisdiction.
  • The San Diego County Medical Examiner is working to identify the remains and determine the cause of death.
  • Investigators established a large work area and used hazmat protocols while processing the property, according to local reports.
  • Police said a press conference is expected in the coming days, and tips can be submitted to SDPD Homicide at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.