Human remains were discovered yesterday in a remote stretch near the Riverside County–San Diego County border, triggering a multi-agency investigation that has drawn deputies from both sides of the line to the unincorporated Warner Springs area. Authorities say the deceased has not yet been identified and describe the case as active and ongoing.
What officials say
According to CBS News Los Angeles, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials said their Central Homicide Unit was dispatched to the scene near Highway 79 and Highway 371 after the remains were reported. They added that formal identification will be handled by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and medical examiner personnel also responded while investigators processed the area.
Backcountry challenges and recent incidents
Warner Springs is rugged backcountry, the kind of place where steep canyons and heavy brush routinely slow rescues and complicate crime-scene work. Earlier this month, a man was found dead inside an overturned pickup in a ravine near Warner Springs, a remote recovery that required both air and fire crews, as detailed by Hoodline. Incidents like these underline how the terrain can delay access and stretch investigations in East County.
What’s next
Investigators say no additional information is available for release yet and that the probe remains active. Forensic work and the medical examiner's positive identification will guide the next steps, per CBS News Los Angeles. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact local law enforcement as the inquiry continues.
We will monitor official releases and update this story as new details emerge.
