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SBSD - Headquarters
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 :: 10:03 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Death Investigation Begins after Human Remains were Located in Big Bear

DATE/TIME: October 26, 2024 / 3:03 p.m.

INCIDENT:   Death Investigation – Human Remains Located

LOCATION: Smarts Rancho Road, North of Cactus Flats, North of Big Bear

VICTIM(S): Unidentified


SUMMARY: 
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at about 3:03 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a found human skull.  The reporting was hunting in the area when he found the remains.  Deputies responded to the scene and confirmed the skull to be human.

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the Coroner’s Division along with the Specialized Investigations Division investigators responded to the scene to search the area where additional remains were located.  An autopsy will be conducted to determine the identity of the decedent and a cause and manner of death.

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


Refer:  Detective E. Perez

Station:  Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No.  H# 2024-112 DR# 062400880



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

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