Timothy Del Valle, aged 34, was found dead on February 25, 2022, in a remote desert area near Helendale, California. His body, along with that of Marcos Martinez-Vega, 35, was discovered by deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station. The deputies responded to a report of two non-responsive men on the ground near Wild Wash Road, about three miles west of Interstate 15. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle and the two men nearby, both with multiple gunshot wounds. Del Valle and Martinez-Vega were pronounced dead at the scene.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation into the deaths, with the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, taking the lead. Despite extensive efforts, the suspects responsible for the shootings have not been identified. The Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with information about the ongoing investigation to contact Detective Jonathan Ramstad of the Specialized Investigations Division. They have also provided an anonymous tip line for those who wish to share information without revealing their identity.
As of now, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with the murders of Timothy Del Valle and Marcos Martinez-Vega. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement officials continuing to seek leads and gather evidence to solve the case. The community has been encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
