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We are saddened to report that today, January 12, 2018, another victim was located in Montecito bringing the total number of casualties from this tragic incident to 18 decedents. 87-year-old Joseph Francis Bleckel of Montecito was located deceased around 11:30 a.m. inside his residence. We want to express our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

We also would like to make two corrections to our previous list. Peerawat Sutthithepa is the correct spelling for the six-year-old victim. Also, the correct age for Richard Loring Taylor, who goes by his middle name Loring, is 79 years old.

The list of confirmed casualties is as follows:
Jonathan Benitez - 10 years old
Kailly Benitez - 3 years old
Joseph Francis Bleckel - 87 years old
Martin Cabrera-Munoz - 48 years old
David Cantin - 49 years old
Sawyer Corey - 12 years old
Peter Fleurat - 73 years old
Josephine Gower - 69 years old
John McManigal - 61 years old
Alice Mitchell - 78 years old
James Mitchell - 89 years old
Mark Montgomery - 54 years old
Caroline Montgomery - 22 years old
Marilyn Ramos - 27 years old
Rebecca Riskin - 61 years old
Roy Rohter - 84 years old
Peerawat Sutthithepa - 6 years old
Richard Loring Taylor - 79 years old

The Sheriff’s Office wants to express our heartfelt sadness to the family and friends of those who lost their loved ones. We request that you respect their privacy during this most difficult time.