James Ernest

Decomposed body found in creek. No cause of death determined
James Ernest, age 31, was killed on February 21, 1978, in Corning, California. He was found dead under suspicious circumstances, and his case was investigated as a homicide. Ernest's death was part of a difficult period in the small community, and his family was left searching for answers.

Efforts to solve his case faced challenges, and over the years, it remained unsolved, adding to the number of cold cases in the area. The authorities have periodically appealed for information to help ...