Authorities have identified one of two bodies recovered along the Dominguez Channel in Carson over a two-day span as the remains of a female child between the ages of 6 and 13.
On Tuesday, a golf course patron reported a possible body floating in the Dominguez Channel near the Victoria Park Golf Course. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department responded, removing a severely decomposed body from the water in the 20000 block of South Avalon Boulevard. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later confirmed the remains were those of a female child, though an exact age was not immediately determined.
On Wednesday, authorities recovered a second body near rocks along the Dominguez Channel in the 2000 block of East Sepulveda Boulevard, an industrial area adjacent to rail yards and shipping facilities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated the individual was an adult male and pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials have not released additional details about either case.
The Carson Sheriff’s Station and the city of Carson announced a news conference for Thursday morning to provide further updates on the investigations. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is handling both cases, and authorities have stated there is no evidence connecting the two deaths at this time.
Key Details from Investigations
The child’s remains were recovered from the Dominguez Channel near the Victoria Park Golf Course, a location surrounded by residential and recreational areas. The Medical Examiner’s office reported the child had brown eyes and brown hair and weighed 59 pounds at the time of recovery. The second body, found in an industrial zone, was identified as an adult male, though no further identifying details were provided.
Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death for either individual, and autopsies remain pending. The Sheriff’s Department has requested the public’s assistance in providing any information that may aid the investigations.
Official Statements and Next Steps
A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department, Kari Mercer, confirmed that the two cases are being treated as separate investigations. The department has not indicated whether foul play is suspected in either case. The scheduled news conference on Thursday is expected to address further developments, including potential updates on the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Residents in the Carson area are advised to avoid the Dominguez Channel and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.