Human remains found in cornfield in Merced County

MERCED COUNTY (KFSN) -- The Merced County Sheriff's Office is investigating human remains found in a cornfield in the area of Sandy Mush Road and Combs Road.

Authorities said when they arrived on scene they found a badly decomposed body.

Identity, sex, and cause of death are unknown at this time and detectives say they will be investigating this incident as a suspicious death.

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