Two Bodies Found Along Dominguez Channel in Carson were discovered over two days, including the remains of a young girl. Authorities are investigating both cases and have not said if they are connected.
The first body was found Tuesday near Victoria Park Golf Course. A second body was found Wednesday near Sepulveda Boulevard.
What Happened?
The first body was found Tuesday near Victoria Park Golf Course in Carson.
A person at the golf course saw the body floating in the Dominguez Channel. The person then called emergency services.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later said the remains were those of a girl between 6 and 13 years old.
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The girl’s remains were badly decomposed. Officials said she had brown eyes and brown hair. She weighed about 59 pounds.
A second body was found Wednesday.
Detectives went to the area after getting a report about a body near the Dominguez Channel. The body was found among rocks near Sepulveda Boulevard.
The area around the second location has rail yards and industrial businesses.
Latest Updates of Two Bodies Found Along Dominguez Channel
The Carson Sheriff’s Station and the city of Carson plan to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Officials are expected to share more information about both bodies.
At this time, authorities have not said how the people died. They also have not said if the two cases are related.
What We Know about Two Bodies Found Along Dominguez Channel
Officials have confirmed two body discoveries in the Dominguez Channel area.
The first victim was a young girl. The Medical Examiner said she was between 6 and 13 years old.
Her identity has not been released.
Officials have also not released the identity of the second person.
Background of Two Bodies Found Along Dominguez Channel
The two bodies were found in the Carson area on back-to-back days.
The first body was found near Victoria Park Golf Course. The second was found near Sepulveda Boulevard.
Both locations are along or near the Dominguez Channel.
So far, investigators have not said that the two cases are connected.
What Happens Next?
Investigators are expected to continue looking into both cases.
Authorities may share more information during Thursday’s news conference.
For now, many details remain unknown, including what happened to the two victims and whether the cases are connected.
FAQ: Two Bodies Found Along Dominguez Channel
Where were the bodies found?
The bodies were found along the Dominguez Channel area in Carson, California. The first was found near Victoria Park Golf Course. The second was found near Sepulveda Boulevard.
When were the bodies found?
The first body was found Tuesday. A second body was found Wednesday.
How old was the young girl?
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said she was between 6 and 13 years old.
Are the two cases connected?
Officials have not said whether the two cases are connected.
Sources / Official References
This report is based on information from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
