Skeletal Remains Discovered in Morongo Basin; Investigation is Ongoing
DATE/TIME: November 4, 2023 / 9:16 a.m.
INCIDENT: Human Skeletal Remains Located
LOCATION: Canyon Road and Two Mile Road, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Unknown
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9:16 a.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Canyon Road and Two Mile Road after a man walking his dog discovered what appeared to be human skeletal remains.
Deputies responded and conducted an area check for any additional bones; however, none were located. The Coroner’s Office also responded and determined the remains were those of a human but appeared to be historical.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigation Division detectives assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigation Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Owenn Domon
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 202301625 H2023-113
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1