DATE/TIME: February 8, 2022, 4:28 p.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: Panorama and Blackrock, Joshua Tree National Park
DECEDENT: Pending Positive Identification and Next of Kin Notification
SUMMARY: On February 8, 2022, deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to Joshua Tree National Park for a report of found human remains discovered by hikers. Park Rangers hiked to the location and secured the remains until deputies arrived. Deputies secured the scene overnight.
Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division and the Coroner’s Division responded at daybreak on February 9, 2022, to process the scene, with assistance from Sheriff’s Aviation. The investigation is ongoing. The identity of the decedent is pending the coroner’s investigation.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Mauricio Rivas, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Mauricio Rivas or Sergeant Joseph Steers
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR#092200228 H#2022-018
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
