Human remains found along hiking trail in Santee Human remains found on trail Posted at 12:07 AM, Feb 04, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-04 16:06:25-05 SANTEE, Calif. (KGTV) - San Diego County sheriff's deputies are investigating a death after human remains at some trails in Santee Wednesday. According to the San Diego County Sheriffâs Department, the discovery was made along a trail near Summit Avenue and Summit Crest Drive around 4 p.m. Some hikers found the remains on a trail nearby, according to the Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. They are working with the Medical Examiner's Office to identify the remains and determine the cause and manner of death.