June 25, 2008, approximately 0530 hours, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was
contacted by Cal Fire regarding suspicious circumstances they had located while fighting a wildland fire on highway 193 near the town of Kelsey. Cal Fire reported they
had located a single vehicle at the based of the ravine. The vehicle had been completely burnt and it appeared that human remains were in the passenger
compartment.
Sheriff Deputies and California Highway Patrol responded to the area. During the initial investigation it appeared that the vehicle had left the roadway, crashed down the ravine and started the wildland fire. As the investigation progressed CHP noted suspicious blood markings on the roadway. Further investigation by Sheriff Detectives located additional evidence, which lead the Sheriff’s Office to believe that foul play had a part in the death of the occupant.
Sheriff Coroners recovered the remains from the vehicle, however due to the fire
damage the occupant sustained, identification will be delayed. A forensic autopsy will
be conducted to determine the cause of death. The investigation is on going. Anybody with information should call the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (530) 621-\
5655.
Pictures are of the involved vehicle and wildland fire area.
