HUMAN REMAINS FOUND EAST OF TWENTYNINE PALMS

We have limited information about human remains that were found in the desert Saturday morning. About 8 a.m., deputies were notified that remains had been found near Shelton Road and Highway 62, east of Twentynine Palms. The county coroner responded and has assumed the investigation. The Sheriff’s Department will not confirm at this time if the remains belong to Erika Lloyd. Lloyd had left her home June 14 to go to Joshua Tree National Park. Park rangers said they found her vandalized car in the park June 15 and when they went back to check on it, it was gone. The California Highway Patrol found her car near Shelton Road and Highway 62 the next day. Lloyd’s parents reported her missing June 17.