Burned body found in remote desert area in Pinal County, sheriff says

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Authorities are investigating after a burned body was found in a remote part of the desert east of the Valley.

Human remains that appeared to have burned were found just after 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 1 east of Queen Valley, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.

"This investigation is only just beginning and we do not have any additional information at this time," PCSO said in a statement.

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Burned body found in remote desert area

Authorities say a burned body was found in a remote part of the desert in Pinal County.

The victim has not been identified.

The remains have been turned over to the Pinal County Medical Examiner.

Map of area where the body was found