Help in Identifying Burning Victim Sought
The Riverside Police Department is seeking help in identifying the body of a woman, burned beyond recognition, who was found in an orange grove.
Forensic experts believe the woman was white or Latino, 26 to 33 years old and 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-4. Forensic experts said she had breast implants.
She was found Sept. 1 near Victoria Street and Tyler Avenue in Riverside. She was wearing a dress made by clothing manufacturer Blue Asphalt, which had black, gray, white, blue and red horizontal stripes.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the victim, a possible suspect, or anyone who observed suspicious activity at the crime location should call Homicide Det. Bob Shelton at (909) 320-8049 or WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the killer.
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