A handyman cleaning out an alleged squat-house in Twentynine Palms found what are suspected to be human remains. On Tuesday (February 7) just before noon, an unidentified handyman notified Sheriff’s Deputies to his gruesome discovery made at a house in the 7400 block of Sahara Ave. The handyman, who had been hired to clean out the location after it had been lived in by what he said were “squatters,” found ashes believed to be human remains, contained in one urn and one baggie, in a cupboard at the location.
Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at the location to collect the ashes, which were turned over to the County Coroners office for possible identification. If the ashes can be identified, the coroner will turn over to the next of kin. There is currently no information on the alleged “squatters” as they are not being considered to be suspects at this time.
Deputies from the Morongo Basin station told Z107.7 that it is not uncommon for human ashes to be found by members of the public.
If you find ashes, the Deputies advise you to call the Morongo Basin Station at their non-emergency number, 760-366-4175.
