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SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 :: 01:06 p.m. PST

Advisory

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

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SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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