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Charred Body Discovered in Burned out Car in Tujunga

Badly burned body difficult to identify, officials said.

Los Angeles police checking a burned-out car that was impounded in nearby Tujunga were surprised to find a charred human body in the rear seat, a Los Angeles Police sergeant said.

The 1992 Honda Prelude was found on fire in the 6100 block of sister Elsie Drive about 2 p.m. Saturday, Sgt. Derek Brown of the Foothill Station said.

"It was so severely burned they couldn't tell whether it was a man or woman,'' Brown said. "We have not been able to identify the victim."

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It was unclear if police found the registered owner. The car was not reported stolen, Brown said.

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