Human remains found in the Doyle area last October have been identified as that of Doyle resident Edgar Carrera according to an analysis made by the California Department of Justice DNA processing Lab in Antioch. Carrera was reported as a missing person in September of 2012, having last been seen in late August of 2012.
During the course of the investigation, many tips were received about Carrera’s whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance. Based on this information, cadaver dogs were used in areas of southern Lassen County to search for Carrera, but were unsuccessful.
In October of 2013, human bone remains were discovered in an area off Constantia Road in Doyle. The Federal Bureau of Investigation – Forensics Services Unit responded and processed the scene, including Anthropologists from Chico State University. After the remains were confirmed as being human, they were transferred to the California Department of Justice DNA processing Lab in Antioch, California.
On Thursday the Sheriff’s Office received confirmation from the lab that the remains discovered are that of Edgar Carrera. Carrera was 56 years old when he was reported missing.
Although the cause of Carrera’s death is undetermined, the investigation into the circumstances and manner of his death will be ongoing. Anyone with information regarding Carrera’s death can contact the Lassen Co. Sheriff’s Office at (530) 257-6121.
