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Case Description
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On January 13, 2004, in the small city of Needles, California, a mystery began to unfold with the discovery of the remains of an individual identified as Thomas Franklin Sarmento. The circumstances surrounding his death and how he came to rest in this region remain elusive. Despite the time that has passed, questions linger and remain unanswered about the life and eventual demise of Sarmento.

The challenge in unraveling this mystery is compounded by the lack of physical details available ...Read More
Date Found: 01/13/2004
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Victim Details

2019-12-19T12:06:54.72

2023-11-13T21:45:28.553

63171

UCP63171

43007

Thomas

Franklin

Sarmento

01/13/2004

Needles

California

San Bernardino County

14396

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Coroner Division

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

September Fonzi-Jones

Sheriff's Service Specialist, Coroner Division

175 South Lena Road, , San Bernardino, California

9093872978

County

Coroner

04-0374DJ

2019-12-19

12/05/2025


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