Charred female remains found

Bay City News Service

March 19, 2006

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a young woman whose charred remains were discovered at the Greyhound Rock County Park.

A park visitor discovered the remains of the woman, who is believed to be in her mid-teens to early 20s, in the parking area of the park on Saturday at 7:45 a.m., the sheriff's office reported.

Investigators believe the woman was killed at a different location before her remains were dropped off at the park, which is located off state Highway 1 just north of Davenport.

According to the sheriff's office, the woman, who was probably a runaway or missing person, was likely set on fire in an effort to destroy evidence.

The remains indicate that the woman was about 5 feet 2 inches tall with a petite build and long wavy hair.

Anyone with more information regarding the identity of the woman is asked to contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office at (831) 454-2311.

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