Homicide detectives are investigating human remains discovered in Barstow 
DATE/TIME: Monday, January 23, 2017/10:37 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: Quarry near Soap Mine Road/Old State Hwy 58, Barstow
VICTIM: Unk
SUMMARY:
On Monday, January 23, 2017, deputies from the Barstow Sheriff’s Station responded to a quarry near Soap Mine Road and Old State Hwy 58 in Barstow following the report of a possible human skull found. Upon arrival, deputies were advised by the reporting party that his dog had dug up what he believed to be a human skull.
Investigators from the Specialized Investigations Division along with a Coroner Investigator from the Coroner’s Division responded to the location and confirmed the skull was human. The coroner investigator took possession of the skull and will attempt to identify the victim. Investigators are conducting a death investigation; it is unknown how long the skull has been in the desert. A search of the area was conducted, no additional bones were located.
The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Jonathan Woods or Sergeant John Gaffney (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or via their website at www.wetip,.com
Refer: Detective Jonathan Woods or Sergeant Dave Johnson
Station: Specialized Investigations Division Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. H#2017-009/081700116
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
