launched a homicide investigation Monday after authorities discovered the body of a missing 15-year-old California girl who'd reportedly suffered a “traumatic” injury. Samantha Bustos’ body was located early Monday morning near Dominguez Hill Industrial Park, three days after she was last seen alive, KTLA reported. The homicide investigation was launched after officials discovered Bustos had suffered a “traumatic” injury to her upper torso prior to her death. It’s unclear what caused the injury and the official cause of death was not released, pending the ongoing investigation. Bustos’ cousin Susan Lainez told KTLA the teen was with friends Friday afternoon in Compton, but never made it home.

Source: Fox News March 26, 2019 16:07 UTC