On 09/19/04 a man hiking in the Mortero Wash area of Ocotillo Wells discovered bones. He reported his findings to the U.S. Border Patrol. On 09/23/04 the Border Patrol advised the San Diego Sheriff Department (SDSO) of the bones. On 10/06/04 an extensive search of the area turned up the partial skeletal remains of the decedent and another unidentified female. On 11/14/2007, additional remains were found by hikers in the Mortero Wash area of Borrego Springs.
Date Found: 2007-11-14