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On May 13, 2002, the body of Preben Elias Steffensen was discovered in the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree, California. Despite the considerable time since the discovery, Steffensen's case remains unresolved, with many details surrounding his death and identity remaining obscure. His body's discovery initiated a complex investigation led by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department's Coroner Division, yet their efforts have yet to uncover the full scope of what transpired. The circumstan ...Read More
Date Found: 05/13/2002
Date Found: 05/13/2002
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63092
UCP63092
43090
Preben
Elias
Steffensen
05/13/2002
Joshua Tree
California
San Bernardino County
14317
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
02-3298RK
2019-12-19
11/29/2025
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