Unknown Missing
Remains Recovered
John Root Fitzpatrick
Missing From Morongo Valley,
California -
United States of America
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September 27, 2024 8:41 am
American man found dead, Chinese woman still missing after online-friendship meetup turns fatal
In a tragic turn of events, 47-year-old Chinese woman Jin Fang, who traveled from China to the US to meet her online friend, remains missing. Meanwhile, her online acquaintance, 52-year-old American man John Root Fitzpatrick, has been found dead.
September 27, 2024 8:46 am
Sheriff confirms missing woman hired missing Morongo Valley man as guide
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed late this week that missing woman Fang Jin and missing man John Root Fitzpatrick are still missing out of the Morongo Basin area, and knew each other. At this time both people are being considered voluntarily missing by the Sheriff’s Department.
Could This Be Another California Victim? | Jin Fang & John Root Fitzpatrick
Report: Family of missing man says they were notified of remains found
More human remains found in Anza Borrego desert, family of missing woman Fang Jin notified
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Last Seen: July 22, 2023
Classification: Unknown Missing
Status: Remains Recovered
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Male
52
American
Caucasian
Hair: black
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 185 lbs
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None Provided
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***UPDATE*** Remains Found
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/ex-navy-seal-found-dead-desert-female-companion-still-missing/509-386e345f-a7ae-4f9e-88e6-8fc347034c65
On Sunday July 30, 2023, at approximately 1150 hours, a friend reported John ~Fitzpatrick missing from the Morongo Basin Area. Fitzpatrick was last known to be ~driving a blue, Toyota, Tacoma, with California License Plate 24478S1. Fitzpatrick is ~described as a white male adult, 5’08”, 185 lbs, black hair and hazel eyes.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/ex-navy-seal-found-dead-desert-female-companion-still-missing/509-386e345f-a7ae-4f9e-88e6-8fc347034c65
On Sunday July 30, 2023, at approximately 1150 hours, a friend reported John ~Fitzpatrick missing from the Morongo Basin Area. Fitzpatrick was last known to be ~driving a blue, Toyota, Tacoma, with California License Plate 24478S1. Fitzpatrick is ~described as a white male adult, 5’08”, 185 lbs, black hair and hazel eyes.
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Last Updated - September 27, 2024
Intake Date: August 14, 2023
Missing Since:
July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023
MPC#: 14856
LAW ENFORCEMENT DETAILS
San Bernardino Police Department
760-366-4175
Detective Tyler Bengard
Case Number:
092301031
092301031
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