On July 19, 2020, the body of a woman, later identified as Elizabeth Ann Berry, was discovered in a homeless encampment in Victorville, California. Her life had been marked by transience and the use of numerous aliases, which included Elizabeth Riclels, Rickels, Riclles, Marshal, Mandy, Schultz, Ann Ster, Shirley Williams, Fran Locinbocle, and Marguarite Spencer. Her death left behind many questions, not least the challenge of properly identifying her amid this complexity of identities.
The unclaimed case of Elizabeth Ann Berry, assigned Namus ID UCP100551, is being handled by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Coroner Division. Operating from their base at 175 South Lena Road in San Bernardino, California, the Coroner Division has been tasked with deciphering the intricate details related to her true identity and background. They encourage anyone with information that might shed light on the case to come forward and provide assistance.
For those wishing to assist or inquire further about the case, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Coroner Division can be contacted at 909-387-2978. Additional information about their operations and ongoing cases can be found on their website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/. As this case remains open, the division continues its efforts to bring closure and hopefully find any living relatives of Elizabeth Ann Berry or determine her story, ensuring that she does not remain forgotten.
Date Found: 07/19/2020
