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KCSO: Human leg found in Lake Buena Vista belonged to a woman

Does not belong to Baylee Despot
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The human leg that was found in Lake Buena Vista in July 2018 belonged to a woman, according to KCSO.

The identity of the human remains is still under investigation by the Kern County Coroner's office. However, both KCSO and BPD say the leg does not belong to missing person Baylee Despot.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or the Secret Witness line at 661-322-4040.

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