Investigators identify skeletal remains found near I-Drive in Orange County, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Authorities have identified skeletal remains found in the tourist area near International Drive.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed the remains found by two tourists walking near the intersection were identified as 33-year-old Pedro Antonio Lares Pena.
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found near International Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Where were the remains found?
Deputies began investigating the remains found in the area of I-Drive and Continental Gateway around 9:30 p.m. on August 8.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not disclosed how long the remains had been at the location or whether the case is being handled as a homicide investigation.
What's next:
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: This story was written with information released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.