The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced that the human body remains found by weekend hikers have been confirmed to belong to Sands.
In the statement, it was noted that the manner of death of Sands is still being investigated and more test results are awaited for the final result.
The 65-year-old British actress disappeared while hiking alone on Mount Baldly in January.
Authorities had conducted search and rescue activities around the San Gabriel Mountains to find Sands, but announced that no results could be obtained.