Death Investigation 

May 25, 2024 – Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 4:20 P.M., Ventura County Fire Department and Naval Base Ventura County Fire Department responded to Dune Beach on Pacific Coast Highway, for a deceased person who came ashore. The unidentified male subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the situation and began the initial investigation.

Sheriff’s Major Crime Investigators and the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene for the investigation.  The male subject was later positively identified as 31-year-old Connor O’Donnell.  Investigators from the Major Crimes Bureau are seeking information related to the activities and known whereabouts of Connor O’Donnell between April 6, 2024, and April 17, 2024.  A recent photograph of Connor O’Donnell is attached for the public to reference.  The investigation into Connor O’Donnell’s death is still on going.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or information requested above is encouraged to contact Sheriff’s Major Crimes Sergeant Craig Hennes at (805) 384-4744. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source & photo:  Ventura County Sheriff’s Office