Investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating a body found in Sky Valley that may be those of a woman who went missing from the San Fernando Valley in 2009.
The remains were discovered buried near Hot Springs Road, reports the Desert Sun. An investigation was underway Friday which included the LAPD, FBI, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
@LAPDHQ detectives digging up backyard in Sky Valley; possible missing woman from 2009 buried here pic.twitter.com/BUvCfUs4Sn
— Rob McMillan (@abc7robmcmillan) October 6, 2017
Authorities discovered the body while searching a home on Friday, according to ABC 7. The search was initiated after a probable suspect, who is in jail, gave information that a body was buried at the location.
Coroner will need to identify remains; dental would be pretty quick; if DNA is necessary it could take 2-3 months
— Rob McMillan (@abc7robmcmillan) October 6, 2017
The details about the missing woman and the possible connection to the Coachella Valley have not been disclosed, according to KMIR. Authorities would only say that she vanished from the Devonshire area, which includes Northridge, Chatsworth and Canoga Park.
