Welfare Check Leads to Discovery of Two Dead in Yucca Valley Home 

June 29, 2026 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Friday, June 26, 2026, Morongo Basin deputies responded to the 7000 block of Aster Ave., in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, the deputy walked around the exterior of the residence and observed the decedents, through a window, motionless. Deputies made entry into the residence and determined that both parties were deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. A firearm was found in the male decedent’s hand. 

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. Detectives determined that John shot Lari before killing himself, in an apparent joint suicide pact.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
 
DATE: June 26, 2026, at 12:32 p.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: 7000 Block of Aster Ave., Yucca Valley
DECEDENT (1): John Wayne Doughty, 82-year-old, Male, Resident of Yucca Valley
DECEDENT (2): Lari Doughty 82-year-old, Female, Resident of Yucca Valley 
Refer: Detective Jacob Angelini or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 232601042 H# 2026-063

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department