Missing Elderly Woman Found Deceased in Johnson Valley; Cause of Death Pending Autopsy 

May 21, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 5:16 p.m., deputies with the Morongo Basin station responded to a call for service regarding a deceased person located off Highway 247, in Johnson Valley. When deputies arrived, they found the body of an adult female near a large group of boulders.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. The deceased has been identified as 86-year-old Lorraine Bird, of Twentynine Palms. Bird was reported missing by her family on May 13, 2025. The cause of death is pending autopsy.

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

DATE: May 19, 2025 / 5:16 p.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: Highway 247, near Bodick Road, Johnson Valley
DECEDENT(S): Lorraine Bird, 86-year-old Resident of Twentynine Palms
Refer: Detective Eric Rebollar
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR# 092500753 / H#2025-035

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department