This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Crime & Safety

Burned and Bound Body Found in Playa Vista

Man was secured to a fence on Mesmer Avenue. Police are investigating.

By City News Service

The burned body of a man bound to a fence was found Friday in Playa Vista.

Police were notified of the discovery in the 5700 block of Mesmer Avenue about 7:15 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Herrera said.

It was not immediately known if the body was bound by chain or rope, or if it was found in a commercial or residential section of Playa Vista, Herrera said.

Find out what's happening in Culver Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.


We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.