Homicide detectives in Los Angeles made a chilling discovery in a neighborhood in North Hills as they unearthed what are believed to be the human remains of a person who had gone missing in June. The Los Angeles Police Department revealed that the excavation took place in a backyard near Woodley Avenue and Woodley Place. Shocked residents expressed their disbelief, describing it as the “weirdest thing to happen.”
Law enforcement officials were captured on footage diligently digging through the 1-acre property, situated near a pool and pool house. The human remains, which were linked to a missing persons case from June, were found in this location. The Los Angeles County Coroners Office is currently working on identifying the remains.
Details about the body or the missing person have not been disclosed by the police. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is expected to carry out the identification process. However, authorities have confirmed that one individual has been booked in connection with the alleged murder.
According to information from the police, the body may belong to a male migrant worker, as reported by local news outlet KNBC-TV. A homeowner also claimed that the victim was allegedly killed by a relative. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton addressed the media at the scene, revealing that a 48-year-old man named Russell Robinson has been charged with murder in connection to the case. He is currently in custody with a bail set at $2 million.
Deputy Chief Hamilton emphasized the commitment of the Los Angeles Police Department to solving homicide cases, stating, “Someone thought they could murder someone and hide the body. My message is very clear: the Los Angeles Police Department never gives up on homicide investigations. Ever.”
This discovery has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the community, as residents grapple with the unsettling revelation that a person who had gone missing in June may have met a tragic end. The investigation continues as authorities work to gather more information and bring justice to the victim and their loved ones.
