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Jesus Pontoja

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2024-04-11T21:51:50.223

2024-04-12T02:58:26.29

119929

UCP119929

45470

Jesus

Pontoja

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

04/01/2019

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

No

41364

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

5200 Soquel Avenue, , Santa Cruz, California

8314547792

County

Coroner

19-02813

2019-04-01

Brown

Brown

Brown

09/19/2026


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On April 1, 2019, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Jesus Pontoja, was discovered by a ranger at a campsite in a remote area of Wilder Ranch State Park, located in Santa Cruz, California. The site where Mr. Pontoja’s body was found is known for its expansive natural beauty, offering numerous trails and campsites nestled within its rugged terrain. This remote area of the park provided a serene yet isolated setting, which may have delayed the discovery of his remains. To d...
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Date Found: 04/01/2019

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