The human remains dug up from a Los Angeles backyard are believed to be those of a person who disappeared in June.
Homicide detectives excavated the remains from the backyard of a 1-acre property near Woodley Avenue and Woodley Place in the North Hills neighborhood.
“You can’t really believe it,” a local said. “It’s like the weirdest thing to happen.”
Police did not publicly elaborate on the missing person but local media outlets citing official sources said the victim was a male migrant killed by a relative.
LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton confirmed a suspect has been arrested on murder charges in connection with the grisly discovery.
The suspect was later identified as 48-year-old Russell Robinson.
“Someone thought they could murder someone and hide the body. My message is very clear: the Los Angeles Police Department never gives up on homicide investigations. Ever,” he said.
