Marin authorities investigate China Camp homicide

Marin authorities are investigating a homicide after a body was found Friday in China Camp State Park in San Rafael.

Marin County sheriff’s Sgt. Brenton Schneider said deputies responded to a call for a possible medical emergency at 8 a.m. near Miwok Meadows at 1400 N. San Pedro Road. Authorities arrived to find a body off the roadway.

Sheriff’s detectives are working with the California Highway Patrol multidisciplinary accident investigations team to investigate the incident.

The unidentified victim is a Hispanic male adult, approximately 20 to 30 years old, between 5 feet, 8 inches and 6 feet tall and weighing between 140 to 160 pounds, according to the sheriff’s office.

Anyone who may have been in China Camp overnight or may have information about the crime can call the investigations division at 415-473-7265. Residents along the roads leading into the park with surveillance cameras pointed at the street are encouraged to get in touch with investigators.

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