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Woman’s Body Found Burned Beyond Recognition in Bathtub of Del Rey Home; Note Found at Scene: LAPD

Police investigate at a home in Del Rey after a woman was found fatally burned in a bathtub. (Credit: KTLA)

An investigation is underway on Monday after a woman was found burned to death inside a home in Del Rey, authorities said.

Firefighters responded to a report of a blaze at a structure in the 11900 block of Weir Street just before 9:45 a.m., according to a Los Angeles Fire Department alert.

When crews arrived, they entered the home and found a deceased woman in a bathtub, a Los Angeles Police Department official said at a news conference. She was burned beyond recognition.

Authorities have not determined the victim’s name or age.

A note was found at the scene, but the police official said he could not confirm if the incident was a suicide. LAFD arson investigators and LAPD homicide detectives are investigating.

It was not immediately known what sparked the blaze.

No further information has been released.

 

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