On December 8, 2013, Thomas Wayne Scholes, age 57, was found dead in San Bernardino, California. Scholes, who was homeless at the time, was discovered by a passerby on Donald Avenue. The authorities determined that he had been assaulted. When officers arrived, Scholes was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Bernardino Police Department initiated an investigation, but no suspects were immediately identified.
Scholes's death adds to a series of violent incidents affecting vulnerable populations in the area, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in solving these types of cases. The investigation remains open, with officials encouraging anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this crime.
