Man's burned body found in Joshua Tree

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KABC) -- Detectives are investigating the death of a man whose burned body was found in a dry lake bed in Joshua Tree.

The body was discovered Friday morning near Sunway Road and Rosehedge Avenue.

Detectives determined the person is a man, but are still trying to figure out his identity.

They also don't know what led up to his death, and are hoping witnesses will come forward.