Body Found In Burned Out Vehicle

On Monday, April 14, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Victor Valley Station were dispatched to the report of a vehicle fire near Stoddard Wells Road and Lucerne Valley Cutoff. When deputies arrived they discovered a smoldering burnt vehicle in the open desert. Upon further examination, human remains were located inside the vehicle. The Sheriff’s Homicide and Arson/Bomb details were requested.

The identity, gender, nor race of the deceased person has been made and is pending further examination and autopsy. This case is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Ed DeLaTorre or Sergeant Chris Fisher at (909) 387-3589.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Press Release