The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is deep into an investigation after firefighters discovered the charred body of a woman inside a vehicle's trunk during a garage fire in Quartz Hill. The gruesome find was made early Wednesday morning at a residence on the 41400 block of 38th Street West.
Detectives of the Homicide Bureau have identified Matthew Switalski as the suspect in the killing, according to an official update from the department. Located the previous day in Kern County, it's reported that Switalski was arrested and booked for murder at the Lancaster Sheriff's Station. Meanwhile, unsettling the area known for its quiet living, deputies responded to the fire incident at around 8:32 AM.
While the identity and cause of death of the victim are yet to be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, the Sheriff's Information Bureau made it clear that the investigation is ongoing with no additional details disclosed to the public as of now.
The Homicide Bureau, led by Lieutenant Daniel Vizcarra, is urging anyone with information to come forward, stating, "Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500." If anonymity is preferred, tipsters can reach out through "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by utilizing their online and mobile app options.
The LASD remains committed to uncovering the sequence of tragic events in Quartz Hill and delivering updates through their communication channels and alert services like "Nixle."
