Sheriff's office IDs body found in Castro Valley park, homicide investigation underway
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Police identify Tracy Denise Benson as the victim whose remains were found in Lake Chabot regional park last month.
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. - Alameda County Sheriff's office has identified a body that was found in Castro Valley's Lake Chabot Regional Park last month, law enforcement officials say. A homicide investigation is now underway.
East Bay Regional Park District Police Department said on Thursday that 60-year-old Tracy Denise Benson was identified as the victim. On April 26, the department found the victim's body at an undisclosed location in the park.
They said earlier this month, a community member reported Benson missing to San Leandro Police Department. EBRPD police ruled the death a homicide and is leading the investigation.
Police said no areas of Lake Chabot are closed at this time due to the investigation.