The Anaheim Police Department is investigating a homicide after a deceased man was found alongside the roadway in Anaheim Hills. According to APD, APD officers and Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel responded to the 8700 block of East Santa Ana Canyon Road in reference to a small fire around 4 a.m. on April 9, 2024.
At the scene, first responders found a man deceased alongside the roadway. The victim’s body was burned and his death was determined to be a homicide. The victim was later identified as 35-year-old Robert Winner of Long Beach. Detectives believe the person responsible fled the scene in a vehicle.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who was on Santa Ana Canyon Road or State Route 91 between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on April 9. Anyone with information is asked to call APD at 714-321-3669 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.
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