Human remains found by hiker in hills above Burbank

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Possible human remains found by hiker in hills above Burbank
Possible human remains found by hiker in hills above BurbankA hiker discovered what were believed to be human remains in the hills above Burbank on Thursday.

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- Burbank police confirmed on Monday that skeletal remains found by a hiker were in fact human.

The hiker discovered the bones Thursday near a hiking trail above the 1200 block of Elmwood Avenue, according to the Burbank Police Department.

Homicide detectives closed off the area after responding. A death investigation is now underway, but officials say identifying the decedent may take several months to a year.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3210.

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