Found Deceased AZ - Jessica Christine Lindstrom, 34, didn’t return from hike, Deem Hills Recreation Area, Phoenix, 4 August 2023

[imstilla.grandma]

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - The search is on for a woman who went hiking in north Phoenix on Friday morning but never returned. According to police, 34-year-old Jessica Christine Lindstrom was last seen in the Deem Hills Recreation Area, near 51st Avenue and Happy Valley Road, around 8:30 a.m. It’s unclear when she was supposed to return. Phoenix police announced she was missing around 5:30 p.m.

Lindstrom is a white woman, 5′6″ tall, weighs 135 pounds, has brown hair, and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a black tank top and neon yellow shorts. Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (602) 534-2121 or tim.sullivan@phoenix.gov. The after-hours phone number is (602)262-6151

Woman who went missing during Phoenix hike found dead

Her death isn't suspicious.

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[Knox]

Yikes!! Reminds me of Lauren Heicke, hopefully NOT!!

Here's the area, wondered if she lived in one of the nearby homes?

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Looks like she's a nurse and has kids.

 

[Gardenista]

Just came to post this case. Here's her FB

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[Gardenista]

Police searching for woman last seen hiking in North Phoenix

Police are searching for a woman who was last seen hiking in North Phoenix Friday morning at the Deem Hills Recreation area.

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Officials have not said why Lindstrom is considered to be endangered.

 

[Dhighsmith]

Just knowing of the brutal heat is troublesome.

 

[boomburger]

Hopefully just a case of a woman who is lost and found soon as opposed to her falling victim to the heat or to a predator.

 

[Knox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687650022903730176

 

[Dhighsmith]

38K views · 366 reactions | UPDATE: The body of missing hiker, Jessica Adams Lindstrom, was found Friday evening on the north side of the mountain at Deem Hills Community Park.... | By Ashley ParedezFacebook

UPDATE: The body of missing hiker, Jessica Adams Lindstrom, was found Friday evening on the north side of the mountain at Deem Hills Community Park....

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That would be great news!

 

[Zoe]

From PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5)

Woman who went missing during Phoenix hike found dead

Her death isn't suspicious.

www.azfamily.com

From 12 News

PD: Missing hiker found dead in north Phoenix

Jessica Lindstrom was last seen Friday afternoon near 51st Drive and Happy Valley Road.

www.12news.com

 

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[Knox]

A family member revealed Jessica, her husband and kids were in Arizona visiting her parents. She grew up in the area, but had moved/been living in Oregon. What a sad thing to happen

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"Specifics about the discovery remain part of the ongoing investigation. At this time, nothing suspicious has been identified as a result of the discovery of Lindstrom," read a portion of the statement.

Missing woman last seen hiking in Deem Hills Recreation Area found dead: PD

Phoenix Police officials gave a sad update to the case of a woman who went missing while on hike in North Phoenix.

www.fox10phoenix.com

 

[boomburger]

Its been a crazy hot summer this year, unfortunately I seem to be reading more and more of hikers being found deceased. I imagine this is what happened to this poor woman.

 

[Beth11311]

Heat exhaustion, heat stroke…

 

[TravelingBug]

I couldn't get on WS at the time but was following this online. I'm so sorry to see this ending

Very reminiscent of Kathleen Patterson last fall (and Dr Dishion the weekend prior to her) unfortunately Found Deceased - AZ - Kathleen Patterson 60, left home 7:30am for hike at Spur Cross Trail, last contact w/fam ph call 10:30am, Cave Creek, 25 Sept 2022

Related, because we unfortunately are having a crazy hot summer and as a result a lot of heat related injuries and near daily rescues on at least one mountain or trail or another...(and because we'll likely see more people listed on WS who are missing in the months to come as a result)

If anyone is local, the AZ 911 FB group is great about responding in local situations like this (missing person and fires, especially).

The person who started it has SAR background and works with Daisy Mountain Fire and worked with the Patterson & Dishion families to start a whistle initiative locally to help prevent deaths like this. If you've not seen the news stories about it, keep an eye on the FB group for when they are giving them out again (special whistles specifically to help first responders find someone if they are injured out hiking/biking/running.

They were also part of the group that lobbied for a helipad to be created at Spurs Cross due to the lack of access and with minimal reception out there, the fact that rescues there often get very serious quickly because of time it takes to get word out (the landing pad just was dedicated about 6 weeks ago) and there were access issues.

 

[JennieM]

So sad to read this today. When I first read the messages of her having being found, I thought she had been found alive and was happy for her.

 

[Zoe]

Missing hiker found dead in north Phoenix; heat to blame for death​

…”Heat was to blame for Lindstrom's death, Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Capt. Scott Douglas told the media.

As of Wednesday, there were at least 39 heat-associated deaths in Maricopa County this year.”

Missing hiker found dead in north Phoenix; heat to blame for death

Jessica Lindstrom had been hiking in the Deem Hills Recreation Area in north Phoenix.

www.azcentral.com

 

[AislingGray18]

So sad. It really does hit you so fast.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The ME's report says Lindstrom died after hitting her head and neck with heat exposure being a contributing factor.

“The location where she was found is very remote, indiscreet, where it’s very difficult to find her," said Capt. Scott Douglas with the Phoenix Fire Department.

Douglas said preliminary information suggests Lindstrom was overcome by the heat while hiking.

“Unfortunately, Ms. Lindstrom was in town from Oregon, where it doesn’t get this hot. She went for a hike, and at this time, it’s a good reminder for all of us to look at how hot and dangerous these desert conditions can be," Douglas said.

Cause of death released in 34-year-old hiker found dead in north Phoenix

Jessica Christine Lindstrom was found dead on the evening of Aug. 4 in the Deem Hills Recreation Area.

www.12news.com

 

[borndem]

So, so sad.
All of a sudden the lives of her husband and their four children have changed -- in nearly unimaginable ways.
Prayers for them all.