"Joanna Ruth Shields, a 37-year-old woman from Carlsbad, was found dead near Sykes Hot Springs in the Los Padres National Forest. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is treating her death as suspicious."
"A group of hikers returning from the Big Sur backcountry discovered Shields' body Thursday morning. Her body was found near Sykes Hot Springs, a backcountry destination accessible by hiking trails."
"A forensic medical examination was completed Monday, but investigators said the cause and manner of death remain unknown pending toxicology results."
"The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information related to the case to contact Detective R. Geng at 831-755-3700 or submit a tip through their website."
Joanna Ruth Shields, a 37-year-old woman from Carlsbad, was found dead near Sykes Hot Springs in the Los Padres National Forest. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is treating her death as suspicious. Hikers discovered her body, and authorities were notified. A forensic examination was conducted, but the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results. Shields was employed as a customer experience manager at Evolve Skateboards USA. The sheriff's office is seeking information from the public regarding the case.
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