"She just had great energy and she just loved riding. She definitely touched a lot of people in her journey. Her death has shaken the community."
"We were getting more girls coming along to these group rides. It's what it's all about. She was very passionate about the sport."
"I didn't see any blood. She was pale. She had markings around her neck. He confirmed she had a big gash on her head."
Joanna Shields, a 37-year-old woman from Carlsbad, was found dead in the Ventana Wilderness area of Big Sur on April 9. Her death is considered suspicious and remains under investigation by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. Shields was known for her love of nature and skateboarding, serving as a brand ambassador for Evolve Skateboards. Her community remembers her as passionate, kind, and influential in promoting skateboarding among women. Hikers who discovered her body reported seeing markings around her neck and a significant head injury.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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