On the 7th of July, 2015, the body of a male, later identified as Manuel Lewis Tate, was discovered in Newberry Springs, California. The location of the discovery was a small camp that appeared to be occupied by transients. The circumstances surrounding the presence of the body in such an isolated location are still unclear. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, specifically the Coroner Division, took charge of the case to determine the cause of death and to seek any identifying information about the deceased.
Despite the efforts of the authorities, Manuel Lewis Tate remained unclaimed, and his identity was not immediately associated with any missing persons or family inquiries. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has an open case under the agency case number 701505233. Given the transient nature of the site where Tate was found, it is possible that he had been living off the grid or without a permanent residence for some time prior to his death. The lack of immediate identification points to a life possibly disconnected from regular societal records and interaction.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department-Coroner Division continues to hold responsibility for the case. They operate out of their facility at 175 South Lena Road in San Bernardino, California. For any individuals who believe they may have information or a connection to Manuel Lewis Tate, the department encourages them to reach out via their direct contact number, 909-387-2978. Additional information and updates regarding the case can potentially be found through their official website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/. The search for next of kin or anyone who might claim Tate is still active, and the department remains open to any new leads that might provide closure for this case.
Date Found: 07/07/2015
