Los Angeles: LAPD detectives are investigating the murder of a 19-year-old Caucasian woman found partially nude in a Los Angeles alley.

On Tuesday morning, June 28, 2005, at about 6:08 a.m., LAPD officers received a radio call inthe 800 block of North Highland Avenue. To the rear of that location officers discovered the woman lying in the alley partially nude. The woman's identity is being withheld until her family is notified.

The cause of her death has not been determined and no suspects or vehicles were seen.

Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact Wilshire Homicide Detectives Parshall or Telis at 213-473-0551. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hours toll free number at the Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAWFUL (1-877-529-3855).