Homicide investigation continues after man found dead at Coachella ranch

Update 11/21/24

The coroner's office identified the man found dead as Zachary Sandoval Roberts, 31, of Coachella

Original Report 11/19/24

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after the body of a man was found in a Coachella ranch Tuesday afternoon.

The body was first reported to deputies at around 12:30 p.m. on the 83000 block of 51st Avenue.

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According to the Sheriff's Office, the man had trauma and "obvious signs of death."

On Tuesday night, deputies and forensic teams continued to work, collecting evidence outside a blocked off home.

A News Channel 3 crew on scene also spotted evidence of markings and what appeared to be shell casings on the ground.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.