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Death Row Convict David Westerfield Transferred to High Desert State Prison Amid California Program Changes

San Diego, California – David Westerfield, the man sentenced to death for the 2002 kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Sabre Springs resident Danielle van Dam, was recently moved from San Quentin to a new state prison facility. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed that Westerfield, now 72 years old, was transferred to High Desert State Prison in northeastern California last month as part of the Condemned Inmate Transfer Program. This program does not …

Truffle hunters killed in Syria desert mine blast

Raqqa, Syria – Truffle hunters in the desolate Syrian Desert faced tragedy on Saturday when their vehicle struck a landmine, killing at least 19 people. The region, known for its abundance of truffles, has become a dangerous playground for impoverished Syrians risking their lives in search of the prized delicacy. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the victims, including 12 women, were caught in the blast in an area where Islamic State extremists …

Identified: Final Victims in Mojave Desert Murder Case

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Last month, the bodies of six individuals were found in a remote area of the Mojave Desert. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has now identified the final two victims as 41-year-old Adrian Ochoa-Salgado and 47-year-old Narcisco Sandoval. The public was asked for assistance in identifying the victims, and the department released sketches and photos in hopes of getting information that would lead to their identities. As a result, they were …

Arrests Made in Murder of Six in California Desert

ADELANTO, California – Authorities announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with the shooting deaths of six people in a desert community in San Bernardino County. During a press conference on Monday night, officials stated that multiple search warrants were executed on Sunday, resulting in the apprehension of Toniel Baez-Duarte, Mateo Baez-Duarte, Jose Nicolas Hernandez Sarabia, Jose Gregorio Hernandez Sarabia, and Jose Manuel Burgos Parra. All five suspects are being held without bail, and …

Mojave Desert Massacre: Five Arrested in Cartel-Linked Marijuana Dispute

El Mirage, California – Five individuals were taken into custody in connection with a brutal multiple homicide in a secluded area of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. According to authorities, six men were shot to death, with four of them also suffering severe burns as a result of the incident that took place on Tuesday. The bodies were found scattered across the desert landscape. Investigators suspect that the violent altercation stemmed from a …

Desert Bloodbath: 6 People Found Dead in Remote Mojave Desert Crossroads

EL MIRAGE, California – A gruesome discovery was made in the Mojave Desert Tuesday night, as six people were found dead near two vehicles, with authorities suspecting gunshot wounds as the cause of death. The bodies were found near Highway 395, about 25 miles northwest of Victorville in San Bernardino County. Initially believed to be five victims, a sixth body was found during the investigation among the bodies marked with evidence and bullet casings. The …

Six People Found Shot to Death Near Remote Mojave Desert Crossroads

El Mirage, California – A gruesome discovery was made on Tuesday night at a remote dirt crossroads in the Mojave Desert. Authorities found six people, likely shot to death, near two vehicles, one of which was riddled with bullet holes. The bodies were found around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday after deputies responded to a welfare check off Highway 395, roughly 25 miles northwest of Victorville in San Bernardino County. Initially, it was reported that there …