Crime & Safety

Sketch of Human Remains Released: Do You Recognize this Man?

A body found in Lancaster by Los Angeles Sheriff's Homicide Detectives is prompting officials to ask for public help.

Do you recognize this man? 

Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the remains of a John Doe.

The intact skeleton of a deceased male was located on July 5, 2011, in the bushes at the rear loading dock behind the closed Walmart store at 44765 North Valley Central Way, Lancaster.

A forensic artist has prepared a sketch showing what the deceased might have looked like. 

If you have any information, please contact Sgt. Shannon Laren or Sgt. William Cotter, Homicide Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (323) 890-5500. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the websitehttp://lacrimestoppers.org 

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