Grisly animal remains at Bay Area train station identified as sheep; no crime suspected
Fremont police confirmed Tuesday that animal remains discovered at a local train station last week have been identified as two sheep, and no foul play is suspected.
The remains were first reported on April 13, when Amtrak police contacted the Fremont Police Department after finding bags containing 'decapitated and eviscerated' animals left on a bench at the Centerville Train Station.
At the time, authorities were unable to identify the species and considered the circumstances potentially suspicious.
An investigation was launched, and a forensic veterinarian was called to assist. However, the initial examination was inconclusive. As a follow-up, the remains were sent to a specialized facility for DNA analysis.
On Tuesday, police reported that testing conducted by a forensic veterinarian at UC Davis identified the remains as those of two Dorper sheep, a common livestock breed.
'Further investigation has not revealed any evidence of nefarious or ritualistic activity,' the Fremont Police Department said in a statement. 'The case is being suspended as there is no finding of a crime.'
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