[KHTS] – Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the human remains that were found in an extremely remote area of Pine Canyon, near the Upper Shake Campground in Lake Hughes on Saturday afternoon.
Lt. Lewandowski with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau described the remains as a skull and mandible, or jawbone, with teeth still attached.
“Identification will probably take some time,” said Lewandowski, adding that DNA and dental records will be tested.
The remains did have trauma, suggesting that there may have been foul play involved, Lewandowski said.
“There is a possibility it would be classified as a murder.”
Lewandowski would not go into further detail regarding the trauma.
“It’s hard to say” if the strong rains that hit the Lake Hughes area last month moved the remains, Lewandowski added. “These remains were located in a ravine. They weren’t partially buried.”
Investigators will be looking into reports of missing people in the area although “it’s still very early,” Lewandowski added.
The identity of the remains of the deceased will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website.
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25 Comments
Cj Cj Shepherd
What was that young mans name that went missing in castaic a couple of years ago? He was on his way to visit his parents. I hope it’s not him
I was wondering if it was him as well. Praying they are able to id the victim, so at least a family can have some resolution
Yes your right, regardless, prayers for the family.
His name was Bryce
Bryce Laspisa is the man you are thinking about
:(
I hope it’s not Bryce
Bryce Laspisa.
The family of Bryce already have their detective informed
Bryce Laspisa is the name and they are aware of this.
https://m.facebook.com/FINDBRYCELASPISA/
Have the remains been identified as male or female yet ,this really makes me so sad , families who have missing family members, mine included are on eggshells ,right now , my niece Monique ( Mo ) Figueroa has been missing since May 16 2015 , she has a lil girl who needs her mommy , i feel very sad and heartbroken about this situation , much condolences to the family , hopefully this will bring closure to them , God bless them and hold their hands, thru all this situation ,
They are saying that the remains have been there at least a year
Damn! Creepy :( Addy Markley
I know! I saw an article last week. Our family friend Dennis disappeared a few year back. Wondering who it is!
Pablo Alarcon. The boy??
That’s the kids name. Hopefully it’s not him.
How sad.. My condolences?
Bryce went missing and no one has heard from him since. I believe it was near Castaic.
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This article is really old. Has there been any updates???
Trying to find out if they found out who the remains belonged to? I have been watching this case since they came out with it on the ID Channel and reading online.. I would like to know who the remains belonged to and if they have finally found closure in the case of their missing son. Such a heartbreaking story. This thread is old so I would think that something has been figured out by now, on who they belonged to. Thank you..
I too, was wondering this. I did some research but couldn’t find anything about if they identified the remains. I also saw this on Disappeared.
UPDATE: the human skull found in unincorporated Lake Hughes has been determined to NOT be Bryce. The dental examination revealed extensive dental work and the skull is believed to be of an older man who was most likely not caucasian.
There was an update to the Find Bryce page in May 2017.
UPDATE: the human skull found in unincorporated Lake Hughes has been determined to NOT be Bryce. The dental examination revealed extensive dental work and the skull is believed to be of an older man who was most likely not caucasian.