Homicide Investigation 

April 26, 2025 – Grass Valley, CA – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on they are investigating a suspicious death that was discovered by deputies just before 11:00 p.m. on April 15, 2025, after responding to a residence in the 12000 block of Boundary Way in Grass Valley to conduct a welfare check at the request of a family member who had not been able to reach the victim in several days.

Upon deputies’ arrival at the scene, they observed suspicious circumstances leading to the discovery of a body that had been buried on the property. The victim was identified as 63-year-old Patrick McCaffree of Grass Valley. An autopsy was performed on April 24 at the Placer County Sheriff's Office morgue and the cause of death is still pending the final autopsy report.

NCSO detectives are presently working in close partnership with the California Department of Justice and the Nevada County District Attorney's Office. Assistance has also been provided by the Chico State Anthropology Department.

Due to the active and ongoing investigation, limited information is available for release at this time. However, it is important to note there are no known concerns or risks to the public at this time. 

Anyone with information related to this investigation is urged to call NCSO’s Major Crimes Unit at (530) 265-1471. Tips may also be provided anonymously online at: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/.../Sheriffs-Crime-Tip.

NCSO will provide updates as they become available.

Source: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office