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Miguel Joe Villa, 27

Miguel Villa, a 27-year-old Latino, was found dead Tuesday, April 19, near 85th Street East, north of Avenue J in northeast Antelope Valley, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Villa was pronounced dead at the scene, sheriff's officials said.

Coroner's records show he died of multiple blunt force trauma to the head. Authorities said they believed Villa's body was dumped after the killing.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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