Human Remains Found in Foothills Above Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara- November 17th, 2009

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying human remains found near Santa Barbara last September.

On Saturday morning, September 6, 2009 deputies responded to a report of found human remains in the area of the Jesusita Trail north of the San Roque Reservoir. A search of the area revealed several pieces of human bones; however, the bones have not been matched to any missing person. A pair of glasses and a necklace with a pendant was also found in the area.

The bones appear to be from a male, 20 to 45 years old, with a height of 5’ 6” to 6’ 3”.

The investigation revealed that the bones were in the area several months prior to the start of the Jesusita Fire.

If you have any information that will lead to the identification of the male, please contact the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 681-4150 or the Sheriff’s Anonymous Tipline at 681-4171.

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