Human Remains Discovered on Recently Purchased Apple Valley Property; Detectives Investigating
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Human remains were discovered Friday evening on a recently purchased property in Apple Valley, prompting an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations Division.
According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded at about 8:20 p.m. on Friday, June 26, to the 19000 block of Crest Drive following a report of found human remains.
Authorities said the reporting party had recently purchased the property and was walking around the location when the remains were discovered. When deputies arrived, they located the remains and secured the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. Detectives, along with the Coroner’s Division and Crime Scene Specialists, searched the area and collected multiple bones.
According to the written statement, a preliminary examination revealed no obvious signs of trauma to the remains. Investigators said an autopsy will be conducted, and additional information is pending DNA testing to determine the identity of the deceased.
The decedent has not been identified.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Detective Ryan Grissom or Sergeant Bryan Sprague of the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006 or submit information online at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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