Missing Twentynine Palms woman found dead on her property
Jesus Reyes
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Twentynine Palms woman reported missing for more than a week was found dead in her residence, authorities announced Monday.
Hiroko Nagao, 51, had been reported missing on Oct. 23. Authorities said her husband left his residence that day around Noon. When he returned later in the day, he could not locate his wife, but Nagao’s personal items remained at the residence. Sheriff’s Dispatch was called, and Nagao was reported missing.
Nagao was found dead on the property by her husband on Oct. 31, authorities confirmed.
Deputies from the Morongo Station arrived at the location and investigated the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation. This investigation is pending the outcome of an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.