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Human Bones Found In Backyard Of South LA Home

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Human remains were found buried in the backyard of a South Los Angeles home Wednesday.

Human Bones Found In Backyard Of South LA Home
Human bones were found in the backyard of a home in South Los Angeles. Jan. 23, 2020. (CBS2)

The discovery was made before 11 a.m. Wednesday on a residential property in the 100 block of 49th Street, L.A. police confirmed to CBS2 Thursday.

Human Bones Found In Backyard Of South LA Home
Human bones were found in the backyard of a home in South Los Angeles. Jan. 23, 2020. (CBS2)

The bones were discovered between two sheds while a person who lives in the house was cleaning, police said.

L.A. County coroner's office is working to identify the victim.

There was no word on a possible cause of death or how long the person may have been buried there.

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