Remains Found in Southern California belongs to lauren “l” cho, a New Jersey woman who went missing in June, officials confirmed Thursday.
Positive identification brought a tragic end to the months-long search for Cho, a Korean American whose case gained renewed interest during a debate over racial disparities in news media coverage about missing persons.
“The cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results,” according to a statement from San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. “No further information on this matter will be released until such time the toxicology results are available and new information is discovered as a result.”
man lives found An artist-oriented Airbnb rental in Yucca Valley, about 30 miles north of Palm Springs, in the rugged, open desert area near its last known location on October 9th.
The officers had conducted several searches in the premises and the surrounding area. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Special Investigation Division joined in late September Local investigators “finished their investigation.”
Cho, 30, was first reported missing around 5 p.m. on June 28, when friends and others living on the campus said she had left without food, water or phone movement.
About a week later, Cho’s relatives activated a Facebook page called “Missing Person: Lauren ‘L’ Cho” To raise awareness about his disappearance.
There has been an increase in attention between the case of Cho and other women of color. Criticism of the intense focus of the news media Disappearing in late summer and . on the death of Gabby Petito, which was white.
Petito’s remains were found near Grand Teton National Park, and those discovered in Cho’s pursuit were found near Joshua Tree National Park.
A friend of Cho tweeted on September 20, “I want to use meditation now and just use power.” Pettito’s case became a major national story.
The family members behind the Facebook page described Cho’s personality and spirit:
“L is many things… a talented musician, an incredible baker, a hilarious and loyal friend, an oddly intuitive gift-giver, and probably the best sister one could hope for. But this is where L. Really Shines: As an Auntie. Her Love for Her nibbling is unmatched. Even among the family, the general consensus is that L is the most loved person in this world.”
Denise Romero And David K. Took has contributed.