Human remains were discovered by a hiker Wednesday night on the outskirts of northern Santee, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
The discovery was reported near Summit Avenue and Summit Crest Drive just after 4 p.m., deputies said.
Deputy homicide investigators have taken over the investigation.
The remains have not been identified, and a cause or manner of death have not been determined, according to the SDSO.
No other informaiton was available.
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