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SBSD - Headquarters
Sunday September 15th, 2024 :: 08:03 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Deputies Respond to Residence in Yucca Valley and Locate a Deceased Male

DATE/TIME:  September 13, 2024/7:00 p.m.

INCIDENT:   PC 187 - Murder

LOCATION: 55500 Block of 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley

SUSPECT(S): Unknown

VICTIM(S): James Boutwell, 71-year-old Resident of Yucca Valley

SUMMARY: 
On Friday, September 13, 2024, at about 7:00 p.m., deputies, along with emergency medical personnel responded to a residence on 29 Palms Highway for a medical aid call.  When they arrived, they located the victim, James Boutwell, inside the home and he was pronounced deceased.  Investigators determined Boutwell was a victim of a violent assault.  

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.  The suspect(s) has not been identified and remains at large.  

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.  


Refer:  Detective N. Paslak

Station:  Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No.  DR# 232401586  H# 2024-092



SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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