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Roommate Arrested in Yucca Valley Man's Shallow Grave Death
5 Aug
Summary
- Daniel Joslin's remains found in shallow grave over a month after disappearance.
- Roommate Cris Jones arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Investigation ongoing; motive and exact time of death unconfirmed.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office confirmed the discovery of Daniel Joslin's remains on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The 61-year-old Yucca Valley resident was found in a shallow grave in the backyard of his Carlyle Drive home.
Joslin had been reported missing by friends and family on July 3, 2026, with no contact for ten days. His roommate, 60-year-old Cris Jones, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of Joslin's murder. Authorities issued an arrest warrant, and Jones was apprehended by Oregon's Clackamas County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
As of Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Jones remains in custody in Oregon, pending extradition to California. Investigators have not yet released a motive for the crime or confirmed the exact timeline of Joslin's death, as the case is still under active investigation. The Coroner's Division confirmed the identity of the remains as Joslin.
