Missing Morongo Tribe member found dead in Yucaipa, authorities confirm
Update 9/24/24 - 4:30 p.m.
Statement from Morongo Band of Mission Indians about Amy Porter's Death:
"We are devastated to learn of the loss of our beloved Tribal sister, Amy. Our hearts are heavy for Amy’s family and loved ones during this most difficult time. We are referring all questions to law enforcement, given the ongoing investigation into this matter. We join Amy’s family in anxiously awaiting the results of the investigation into the circumstances leading to her death."
Update 9/23/24 - 4:25 p.m.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Amy Porter was positively identified as the person found dead in Yucaipa.
The manner of her death is pending an autopsy, the agency said.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.
Update 9/23/24 - 1:00 p.m.
Family members tell KABC they believe a body found Sunday morning in a desert area near Interstate 10 and Wildwood Canyon Road in Yucaipa is Amy Porter.
As of Monday afternoon, police have not confirmed the identity of the person found dead in Yucaipa.
Original Report 9/21/24
A Feather Alert is no longer on the California Highway Patrol's website for Amy Porter.
The alert said Porter was last seen on September 14 around 2 p.m.
The feather alert was taken down after the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement saying the body of a deceased female was found in the desert area near the I-10 and Wildwood Canyon Road.
The Sheriff's Department said Investigators responded Sunday morning and the investigation is ongoing.
The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed at this time.
CHP says 43-year-old Amy Porter is a member of the Morongo Tribe.
The Feather Alert is a new system created to help the state find indigenous who have gone missing.
