Missing Pauma Valley Man Found Dead in Rural San Diego County
San Diego County, CA – May 25 — Authorities have confirmed that a missing 61-year-old man was found dead over the weekend in a rural area of San Diego County. The victim was identified as Francisco Torres of Pauma Valley by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office after his remains were discovered Saturday near Highways 79 and 371 in Warner Springs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Torres had previously been reported missing earlier this month. Authorities also noted that his vehicle had been located in Temecula during the investigation. Officials stated that a man wanted for questioning in connection with Torres’ disappearance later died by suicide during a standoff with police shortly after Torres was reported missing.
