Found Deceased CA - Samantha "Sam" Tomlinson, 37, Vanished on trip to Costco store, Fresno, 3 Dec 2021

[Carmita V]

She suffered severe depression.

 

[Protectwomenandgirls]

Fresno County Sheriff's Office​

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FSO Search & Rescue Team Finds Skeletal Remains of Missing Fresno Woman
On Friday, May 6th, dental records of 37 year old Samantha Tomlinson of Fresno were compared to skeletal remains found near Shaver Lake. The examination confirmed the identity to be that of Samantha Tomlinson. She was reported to Fresno Police as a missing person on December 3rd, 2021 after she never returned home from a shopping trip.
Shortly after the report was filed, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team, Forest Service rangers and the California Highway Patrol checked spots within the Sierra National Forest and Sequoia National Park due to Tomlinson being an avid hiker who enjoyed visiting these locations. Crews were never able to find Tomlinson or her car.
On May 2nd, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of an abandoned 2002 Honda Civic near Dinkey Creek and Rock Creek Roads east of Shaver Lake. Deputies responded, checked the license plate and discovered the car belonged to Samantha Tomlinson. It is believed the car was previously covered in snow, which is why it wasn’t found sooner.
Approximately 20 SAR members were deployed to the area to search for Tomlinson. This included deputies, volunteers from the Sheriff’s Jeep Rescue Unit, Mountaineers and the California Rescue Dog Association. They worked around the clock combing the forest for any signs of Tomlinson. On May 4th, SAR members found bones in rough terrain about a half mile away from where the car was parked. The bones were taken to the Coroner’s Office where Tomlinson’s identity was confirmed. No foul play is suspected in this case.

This is so heartbreaking, she was only a half mile or so from her car. May her people find healing and the memory of her live on

 

[moonriverfarm]

Where was it said that she left a note?

 

[Deleted member 287549]

Just read about this case. Extremely sad. As the article said, it doesn't sound like foul play was involved here. It sounds like her car possibly broke down & so she couldn't leave the area - and ended up succumbing to the elements. It's also possible she tried to go for help.

 

[azure]

Where was it said that she left a note?

If you search "Samantha Tomlinson" "note", you'll find an ABC30 link that is now dead. I do not know if this is where the rumor originated, merely pointing it out.

 

[Solovino]

I was, am one of the searchers. I am not verified on this site so I can't post too much of what I know. If a mod wants to remove this post then I understand. When they found her car, there was an 11-page letter in it.

 

[CharmingFeline]

After leaving her home in Fresno, Samantha is shown on video meeting up with an unidentified person she met on the OfferUp app to sell a weight set. Lieutenant Papaleo confirmed that the transaction went smoothly.

How did the lieutenant confirm the meeting went smoothly if the person was unidentified? Could it be possible that unidentified person followed her to Costco and beyond? Has anyone recovered the messages between them on the OfferUp app?