Salvatore Riccobono IV, a 29-year-old resident of Loleta, California, was found dead on April 23, 2018, on U.S. Highway 101 near Salmon Creek. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Riccobono died from multiple gunshot wounds. His body was discovered after being struck by a vehicle, but it was determined that he had been shot prior to the collision.
The exact circumstances of how his body ended up on the highway remain unclear, and it is not known whether he was alive or deceased at the time he was struck by the vehicle.
Riccobono, originally from Concord, California, was the owner of NorCal Extracts, a Sacramento-based dispensary. At the time of his death, he was living in Humboldt County. His vehicle, a 1998 Gold Infinity SUV, was found in Eureka on April 27, 2018, thanks to a citizen tip. Despite the recovery of his vehicle, no suspects have been identified, and his 9mm pistol remains unaccounted for. The case is being investigated as a homicide, and the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation into Riccobono's death has been complex, involving multiple agencies. The California Highway Patrol is conducting a separate investigation into the vehicular accident, while the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is focusing on the homicide aspect. The preliminary autopsy report confirmed that Riccobono's cause of death was due to multiple gunshot wounds, and he also had injuries consistent with a motor vehicle accident. The Sheriff's Office has not released further details about the investigation, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The community has been urged to assist with any information that could lead to solving the case. The Sheriff's Office has expressed gratitude for the public's help so far and continues to seek any leads that could provide more clarity on the events leading to Riccobono's death. The investigation remains ongoing, and the authorities are hopeful that new information will emerge to help bring justice for Salvatore Riccobono IV.
