Sheriff’s Officials Identify Man Located Deceased Near SR-138

The man found deceased on Wednesday near SR-138 approximately one mile west of the 15 freeway has been identified by Sheriff’s officials.

Jorge Barajas Olivera, a 57-year-old Mexican citizen was found at around 7:00 a.m. by a motorist who reported their finding. The reporting party described his body being approximately 50 feet from the roadway. Sheriff’s officials arrived to find his body, which had no obvious signs of trauma.

An autopsy will be performed to determine his cause of death. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Gary Hart at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

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