Woman's Body Discovered Behind Anaheim Apartments

ANAHEIM, CA — A woman's body was discovered behind an Anaheim apartment complex, hidden inside of "a duffle bag," Anaheim Police said Tuesday.

At approximately 2:15 a.m. a person rummaging for recyclables on the 2100 block of south Balboa found the suitcase, with the body inside, and notified the police.

The Orange County Coroner's office worked to determine the age and and identity of the victim, as well as where the crime took place, according to Anaheim Police. Officers searched trash bins in the area for additional clues, police said. As of this report, police do not believe the body was dismembered.

"It's a difficult situation," Sgt. Daron Wyatt said. "Detectives will try to identify the victim."

Wyatt explained that this is the next step to determine whether the crime took place in Anaheim, or if the body was "dumped" there.

"Identification of the victim will be the key," he said.

Meanwhile, officers canvassed the neighborhood, knocking on doors and asking for witnesses and video surveillance. Anaheim police also used modern drone technology to obtain digital photos and video for the preservation of the crime scene during the search.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Orange County Crime Stoppers, which accepts anonymous tips, at (855) TIP-OCCS.

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