Remains of missing man found in Cabazon

Updat 8/26/26

The remains of Cristian Neito Valenzuela were located on Aug. 22 near a residence in the area of Poplar Street and William Avenue in Cabazon, court records show.

Jesse Bruce Kennedy, 48, of Cabazon was arrested the same day as Valenzuela's remains were found. He was charged with murder, a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, and sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury on Aug. 26.

Original Report 8/21/26

Cabazon, CA (KESQ) - The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to locate a missing 33-year-old man.

Sheriff's say Cristian Nieto Valenzuela, 33, was last seen on Tuesday, August 11th, in the Cabazon Area.

Valenzuela is listed at 6 foot tall, around 190 pounds and has black hair and green eyes.

If you have any information, Riverside County Sheriff's ask you call their dispatch at 800-950-2444.