Decomposing remains found in West Hollywood confirmed as human - coroner

WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Decomposing remains discovered near West Hollywood were confirmed to be human, officials said.

The coroner's office initially said it was not clear whether the remains belonged to a human or an animal.

Sunday afternoon, the coroner's office confirmed to Eyewitness News that the remains were that of an unidentified male. The case has been listed as a homicide.

Los Angeles police officers were called to Willoughby and North Genesee avenues on Saturday to investigate a foul odor. That's where officials found the decomposing remains wrapped up inside a truck.

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