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The remains of a missing Yucca Valley man were found in Needles on Thursday. Found near the Stepladder Wilderness area, the remains have been confirmed by the San Bernardino County Coroner as belonging to Jamal Middleton, a 36 year-old resident of Yucca Valley. ATV riders first discovered the remains and notified Sheriff’s deputies, who transported the remains to the coroners office, where they were identified as Middleton’s. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
A member of Middleton’s family told Z107.7 that his remains were identified through tattoos. The family was told by the Sheriff’s Department that the body had been outside for what seemed to be several months.
His family reported him missing in July, saying that, on the day he disappeared he seemed distraught, and was seeking medical attention for depression. He was last seen leaving the Hi Desert Medical Center on the afternoon of Sunday July 10th.
Members of Middleton’s family will be holding a car wash fundraiser to defray funeral costs at the Sinclair Gas Station in Yucca Valley on Sunday (November 13), from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The family has also set up a GoFundMe here
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