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Human Remains Found at Southcrest Home After Search Warrant

Investigators launched a multiagency probe, with identification pending at the Medical Examiner.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol developed information that prompted a search warrant at 3443 Newton Avenue in Southcrest.
  • CHP and the FBI executed the warrant as SDPD’s Cold Case/Missing Persons unit and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office assisted.
  • San Diego police detectives are leading the case locally after remains were recovered at the property.
  • The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the remains and determine the cause of death, with no details released on number or condition.
  • Authorities requested tips from the public at the SDPD Homicide Unit (619-531-2293) or Crime Stoppers (888-580-8477).