PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is investigating after human remains were found in a bag near 39th Avenue and McDowell Road.
Around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, Phoenix police were alerted about an unknown trouble where a caller could smell a foul odor coming from a bag.
When officers arrived, they located the bag in an alley that contained possible human remains.
Detectives took over the investigation and processed the scene.
A preliminary investigation confirmed the dismembered remains belonged to a human.
Phoenix police officials say officers were called to the area a day prior for a similar call but did not find anything suspicious.
The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jose Gutierrez.
No arrests have been announced and no other details have been released.
Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department, or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers).
