Vietnam War veteran identified as body found near Ventura County highway in 1981

The unidentified body that was discovered on Highway 33 in Ventura County back in 1981 was identified on Monday as a Vietnam War veteran from Pennsylvania.

Hikers discovered the partial skeletal remains in February 1981 near mile marker 43.50 on Highway 33 in Ojai, according to a news release from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

“Along with the remains, investigators recovered a green army-style jacket and two pairs of glasses,” the release said…

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