Missing Isla Vista Woman Found Deceased Near Goleta Beach Park
Alissa Orozco
GOLETA, Calif. – Authorities identified the body found in the Goleta Slough area Tuesday as the elderly woman reported missing since July 11th.
A large police presence was spotted earlier today, happening on Sandspit Road in Goleta between Santa Barbara Airport and Goleta Beach.
Video shared with your News Channel showed several units from Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Santa Barbara County Fire, and Santa Barbara Airport responded, including patrol cars, fire trucks, and vans could be seen along the side of the road and the underpass on Sandspit Road.
Raquel Zick, the Public Information Officer for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced the body has been identified as 85-year-old Sonia Lang Crestfield. Crestfield was last seen at Friendship Manor in Isla Vista on July 11 at 11:30 am.
In their pleas for public assistance, the Sheriff’s office said Crestfield did suffer from dementia that could lead to confusion or disorientation.
Authorites say her death does not appear suspicious in nature at this time.
Cause and manner of death are pending investigation.
This article will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
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