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Skull Found at Long Beach Park Sparks Investigation

4/6/2026

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A skull found about 5 p.m. on April 5, 2026, during an Easter egg hunt at DeForest Park in Long Beach, California, prompted authorities to investigate possible human remains.
The Long Beach Police Department and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office are leading the investigation.
The area is sealed off because there is no immediate threat, while authorities plan further forensic testing to clarify the remains’ origin and duration.

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Story summary

A skull found about 5 p.m. on April 5, 2026, during an Easter egg hunt at DeForest Park in Long Beach, California, prompted authorities to investigate possible human remains.
The Long Beach Police Department and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office are leading the investigation.
The area is sealed off because there is no immediate threat, while authorities plan further forensic testing to clarify the remains’ origin and duration.