Forensic teams return to area where human remains were found in Whitewater

Jesus Reyes

Update 9/18/25

Forensic teams and Sheriff’s deputies were out at the scene once again on Thursday. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. No other details were available.

Original Report 9/16/25

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is ongoing after human remains were found in Whitewater Monday night, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

The investigation started when remains were located at around 8:45 p.m. in the area of Esparta Avenue and Salton View Road.

The coroner’s bureau responded and confirmed the remains were human.

Additional details were not available.

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