September 24, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m., deputies from the Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station responded to a medical aid call in a desert area near I-10 and Wildwood Canyon Road. The family of a female, reported missing from Riverside County, were conducting a search of the area when they discovered a deceased female. Deputies were not aware of the search prior to receiving the medical aid call and responded promptly. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Coroner Division has identified and confirmed the deceased female to be 43-year-old Amy Porter, a resident of Lake Elsinore.

The manner of death is pending autopsy. Additional information will be released when available.

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded to the scene and began an investigation. Positive identification of the deceased and the manner of death have not been determined. An autopsy will be conducted, and additional information will be released when available.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Daniel Berumen, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: September 22, 2024 / 9:12 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: Desert Area near I-10 and Wildwood Canyon Road, Yucaipa
VICTIM(S): Amy Porter, 43-year-old Female, Resident of Lake Elsinore
Refer: Detective Daniel Berumen or Sergeant Troy Mooradian
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#142403231 / H#2024-098

Source & photo: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department