Human head that washed ashore in South Florida belonged to missing swimmer
Victor Enrique Castaneda Jr went missing Saturday near the jetty area at South Pointe Drive, Miami Beach police said. Castaneda was not found after a three-hour search, police said.
The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner on Friday confirmed remains found Tuesday near Key Biscayne belonged to Castaneda, police said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.A cause and manner of death for Castaneda was not released.
The investigation into Castaneda’s death is ongoing, officials said.
A beach worker Tuesday morning spotted a human head floating on the shoreline close to a small island near Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade police said.
Miami-Dade police said earlier this week that investigators had not determined whether the person was killed in a slaying or whether a marine animal or a boating accident could have led to a decapitation.
Miami Beach police did not provide further details.
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