Topline: Human remains found near a Cabazon intersection led investigators to arrest a 48-year-old local man on a murder charge.
Published: August 25, 2026 10:04 pm ET
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Jesse Kennedy (via Riverside County Sheriff’s Office)
CABAZON, CA — Human remains were found early Saturday near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street in Cabazon, and Riverside County homicide investigators arrested a 48-year-old local man on a murder charge in the same area.
According to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office release that was also summarized by CBS Los Angeles, investigators with the Central Homicide Unit located the remains at about 12:23 a.m. on Aug. 22 while working an ongoing homicide investigation.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Kennedy, 48, of Cabazon. Investigators said Kennedy was taken into custody without incident near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder.
The victim’s identity has not been released while authorities work to notify next of kin. Investigators also said the exact circumstances surrounding the killing have not been disclosed and that the case remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Nick Ramirez at 951-955-2777 or Cabazon Sheriff’s Station Investigator Birmingham at 951-922-7100.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Cabazon Man Arrested After Human Remains Found in Riverside County Homicide Investigation
Human remains found near a Cabazon intersection led investigators to arrest a 48-year-old local man on a murder charge.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: August 25, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Jesse Kennedy (via Riverside County Sheriff’s Office)
CABAZON, CA — Human remains were found early Saturday near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street in Cabazon, and Riverside County homicide investigators arrested a 48-year-old local man on a murder charge in the same area.
According to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office release that was also summarized by CBS Los Angeles, investigators with the Central Homicide Unit located the remains at about 12:23 a.m. on Aug. 22 while working an ongoing homicide investigation.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Kennedy, 48, of Cabazon. Investigators said Kennedy was taken into custody without incident near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder.
The victim’s identity has not been released while authorities work to notify next of kin. Investigators also said the exact circumstances surrounding the killing have not been disclosed and that the case remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Nick Ramirez at 951-955-2777 or Cabazon Sheriff’s Station Investigator Birmingham at 951-922-7100.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Cabazon Man Arrested After Human Remains Found in Riverside County Homicide Investigation
Human remains found near a Cabazon intersection led investigators to arrest a 48-year-old local man on a murder charge.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: August 25, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Jesse Kennedy (via Riverside County Sheriff’s Office)
CABAZON, CA — Human remains were found early Saturday near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street in Cabazon, and Riverside County homicide investigators arrested a 48-year-old local man on a murder charge in the same area.
According to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office release that was also summarized by CBS Los Angeles, investigators with the Central Homicide Unit located the remains at about 12:23 a.m. on Aug. 22 while working an ongoing homicide investigation.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Kennedy, 48, of Cabazon. Investigators said Kennedy was taken into custody without incident near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder.
The victim’s identity has not been released while authorities work to notify next of kin. Investigators also said the exact circumstances surrounding the killing have not been disclosed and that the case remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Nick Ramirez at 951-955-2777 or Cabazon Sheriff’s Station Investigator Birmingham at 951-922-7100.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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