Suspected Human Remains Found in Blocked Pipe in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa Civic Center and City Hall in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Nov. 16, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

COSTA MESA, Calif.—A blocked pipe at the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway at Baker Street might have human remains in it, officials said Oct. 18 as efforts were underway to clear the pipe.

Caltrans and California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials became aware of the blockage Monday and requested that coroner’s officials be on hand when the pipe was flushed Tuesday, according to  Sgt. Scott Steinle of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.