A suitcase containing the remains of a woman was found Wednesday next to a row of garbage cans behind a downtown hotel.
A man who lives in the area made the gruesome discovery near the corner of Seventh and A streets about 11 a.m., according to San Diego police.
Patrol officers confirmed the death, then called in a homicide team.
“The victim’s identity is unknown at this time,” Lt. Ray Valentin said at midafternoon.
Once detectives fully document the spot where the travel case was found, the county Medical Examiner’s Office will take custody of the body for identification and autopsy purposes, police said.
— City News Service