Full Notification

MEDIA RELEASE

WHAT: Search for Missing Person Kristen Marti

WHERE: Perfumo Canyon, San Luis Obispo County

WHEN: Sunday March 25, 2018

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Captain Chris Staley

On Sunday March 25, 2018 San Luis Obispo Police Detectives, along with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team conducted a large-scale search in Perfumo Canyon. The focus of this search was to locate Kristen Marti who was reported missing on January 18th, 2018. Marti was believed to have been in the 1800 block of Perfumo Canyon on January 9th, 2018. The Search and Rescue Team consisted of forty-five volunteers along with six K-9 teams, and SLO PD Detectives.

During the search, a Search and Rescue K-9 team located a body within the creek near the roadway in Perfumo Canyon. The body appeared to be that of a female, but the identity has not been confirmed at this time. Coroner Investigators and the Sheriff’s Office Dive Team were also called to the scene to assist in the recovery efforts. An autopsy will be performed to determine the identity of this person as well as the cause of death. Based on the circumstances surrounding this investigation, it is being investigated as a homicide at this time.

During this investigation, SLO PD Detectives have identified a person of interest who was believed to be the last person seen with Marti before her disappearance. His identity is not being released at this time due to the on-going investigation. Anyone with information into the disappearance of Kristen Marti is encouraged to contact the San Luis Obispo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

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Prepared by: J. Bledsoe
DR#: 180118064
Date/Time: 3/22/18
Typed by: Bledsoe