DATE: May 27, 2025, at 5:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: 16500 Block of Chia Court, Victorville
VICTIM(S): Unknown
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at about 5:22 p.m., deputies in Victorville were dispatched to a residence on Chia Court for a structure fire. When deputies arrived, they located a shed in the backyard of the residence, fully engulfed in flames. Fire personnel arrived at the location and extinguished the fire. During the subsequent investigation, fire personnel located two suspected human mandibles.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division also responded and assumed the investigation. While at the scene, detectives located additional suspected human bones. All the remains were transported to the Coroner’s Office where an autopsy will be conducted to determine which bones are human and attempt to identify the deceased person.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations 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 D. Gosswiller
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No.909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 172506463 H# 2025-039
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
