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Case Description
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In the heart of the Mojave Desert, the town of Needles, California, became the focal point of a poignant mystery on May 23, 2001, when the body of Dwight W. Kelsey was discovered. Despite the passage of more than two decades, the case remains a poignant emblem of unresolved inquiries. The deceased, whose height and weight were not recorded at the time, was found under circumstances that left more questions than answers, drawing the attention of both local authorities and the community.

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Date Found: 05/23/2001
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Victim Details

2019-12-19T08:54:31.68

2023-11-15T16:38:35.027

63023

UCP63023

43162

Dwight

W.

Kelsey

05/23/2001

Needles

California

San Bernardino County

14248

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

01-3594DJ

2019-12-19

11/28/2025


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