Burned human remains found at San Jose homeless encampment

SAN JOSE – Burned human remains were discovered at a homeless encampment Monday in San Jose, according to authorities.

A person reported finding the remains near Roberts Avenue and Vintage Way while searching for a missing family member, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.

Evidence at the scene suggested the victim was murdered, according to Hernandez.

“This event is being investigated as the city’s 21st homicide of 2024,” Hernandez said.

San Jose police had investigated the same number of homicides at this time last year.

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity after it is confirmed and their next of kin is notified, according to Hernandez.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Sgt. Ivan Barragan at 4106@sanjoseca.gov or Detective Catherine Van Brande at 4542@sanjoseca.gov, or both at 408-277-5283. Tips can also be left with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or at siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.

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