Update (02/08/19) The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has ruled this death a homicide.
Sheriff Jon Lopey said a male body was found at the bottom of an embankment near North Old State Road in vicinity of Eddy Creek Road, a remote area located northwest of Weed.
Siskiyou County Sheriff Jon Lopey said the man has been identified as Hunter Simms, 31 of Texas. Investigators were also able to locate Simms’ vehicle near the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any possible information on the incident is asked to call the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 841 – 2900.
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SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – Police in Siskiyou County are investigating a suspicious death.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday, a utility worker found a body at the bottom of an embankment in the South County area.
Evidence at the scene indicates the death may be suspicious.
The California Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
Sheriff Jon Lopey said an autopsy will be scheduled later this week so the cause and manner of death can be determined.
The identity of the deceased adult has not been released.
Anyone with further information is urged to call the sheriff’s office.
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