Human Remains Found in 55-Gallon Drum in Malibu Lagoon

Unfortunately, the sanitation workers made a gruesome discovery when they retrieved the drum hours later. Upon finding human remains inside the barrel, emergency services were contacted.

The Los Angeles County Fire department brought the drum onshore, where homicide detectives responded to begin the active investigation per Fox News.

Details on the remains have yet to be released, such as the deceased’s gender, ethnicity or age, as well as a possible cause of death.