CA CA - Wendy Lee Pullins, 57, Res Ahwahnee Madera Co, red Jeep Cherokee, phoned family from Stumpfield Mountain Rd, Mariposa Co, 15 June 2022 *reward*

[Bit of hope]

The place where her car was founds looks like a construction site. Is it related to a possible POI and that's why the finding place is not released or does the place belong so some hotshot who is protected?

I was just curious about the crime situation in Madera county.

Overall, Madera is a safe place to live. As reported by the latest FBI crime figures, Madera has a total crime rate that is 7% lower than the national average, and 15.3% lower than the state average. Property crime is 12% lower than the U.S. average, and 19.6% lower than the California average. However, the violent crime rate is 20.4% higher than the country’s average. Protecting and serving the area are the 69 officers with the City of Madera Police Department.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Now, a year later, Mariposa sheriff’s investigators are turning to the public again, but this time they are offering a $1,000 reward for any information related to Pullins’ whereabouts or that leads to her discovery. Those tips can be made by contacting the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 966-3615.

Reward Being Offered To Find Missing Woman - myMotherLode.com

The woman has been missing for over a year and investigators are making a new push for information in hopes of finding her.

www.mymotherlode.com

 

[PommyMommy]

SEP 26, 2023

Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Announces Investigation of Missing Person, Wendy Pullins of Ahwahnee Now Being Treated as a Homicide

Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Announces Investigation of Missing Person, Wendy Pullins of Ahwahnee Now Being Treated as a Homicide

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[...]

On September 8, 2022, Detectives with the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office located the Jeep Cherokee that was last known to be driven by Wendy Pullins. The vehicle was found down a steep embankment in a remote area of Mariposa County. The vehicle was sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Forensic Laboratory to be processed for anything of evidentiary value. Forensic analysis done of blood located inside the vehicle was a positive match to Wendy’s DNA. Because of the amount of time since Wendy was reported missing, the condition of the vehicle and the blood located inside the vehicle, this investigation is being treated as a homicide.

Multiple items of evidence were collected from the vehicle and are being processed by the DOJ lab in an effort to identify suspects in this investigation.

“Wendy’s family deserves answers, and my office will not stop trying to find those answers. Our Detectives are working this case daily. I am confident we will catch those involved, very soon," said Sheriff Jeremy Briese.

[...]

 

[imstilla.grandma]

According to investigators, the vehicle was sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Forensic Laboratory to be processed for anything of evidentiary value.

Forensic analysis of blood located inside the vehicle was a positive match to Wendy’s DNA, according to investigators.

Woman missing in Mariposa now homicide investigation

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman reported missing in Mariposa County over a year ago has not been found – and her disappearance is now being treated as a suspicious death, according to …

www.yourcentralvalley.com

 

[Bit of hope]

According to investigators, the vehicle was sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Forensic Laboratory to be processed for anything of evidentiary value.

Forensic analysis of blood located inside the vehicle was a positive match to Wendy’s DNA, according to investigators.

Woman missing in Mariposa now homicide investigation

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman reported missing in Mariposa County over a year ago has not been found – and her disappearance is now being treated as a suspicious death, according to …

www.yourcentralvalley.com

How terrible. This poor woman. So sorry for her family. LE must have been searching the surroundings and with not finding her, they ruled out an accident.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Wendy’s family needs closure and our office is gonna work every single day, and we’re gonna do everything we can to bring closure and bring suspects into custody,” said Sheriff Briese.

One of Wendy’s family members told us Tuesday that she was always down to help anyone in need, and that she was always kind.

Wendy would have turned 59 years old on Sept. 14.

Her last known location was on Stumpfield Mountain Road in Mariposa County.

“She was gonna be staying with a friend in Mariposa County. And ultimately, her destination the next day was to go to the DMV in Mariposa.”

‘Everything we can’: Suspects wanted in Mariposa Co. missing person case, deputies say

MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it has shifted it is now investigating the disappearance of Wendy Pullins, an Ahwahnee resid…

www.yourcentralvalley.com

 

[OddOneOut]

Wendy’s family needs closure and our office is gonna work every single day, and we’re gonna do everything we can to bring closure and bring suspects into custody,” said Sheriff Briese.

One of Wendy’s family members told us Tuesday that she was always down to help anyone in need, and that she was always kind.

Wendy would have turned 59 years old on Sept. 14.

Her last known location was on Stumpfield Mountain Road in Mariposa County.

“She was gonna be staying with a friend in Mariposa County. And ultimately, her destination the next day was to go to the DMV in Mariposa.”

‘Everything we can’: Suspects wanted in Mariposa Co. missing person case, deputies say

MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it has shifted it is now investigating the disappearance of Wendy Pullins, an Ahwahnee resid…

www.yourcentralvalley.com

I wonder where the blood was found in the vehicle? On or near the front seat could mean an injury from an accident where she wandered away from the vehicle disoriented?

 

[Bit of hope]

According to investigators, the vehicle was sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Forensic Laboratory to be processed for anything of evidentiary value.

Forensic analysis of blood located inside the vehicle was a positive match to Wendy’s DNA, according to investigators.

Woman missing in Mariposa now homicide investigation

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman reported missing in Mariposa County over a year ago has not been found – and her disappearance is now being treated as a suspicious death, according to …

www.yourcentralvalley.com

BTW I thought it was a red Jeep she owned and drove? Was it painted, by the perp(s)?

 

[Bit of hope]

The Stumpfield Mountain Road is long, through woody terrain, and almost an hour drive from beginning to end.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

BTW I thought it was a red Jeep she owned and drove? Was it painted, by the perp(s)?


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I saw both truck photos several times. I need to get my brain checked again. I didn’t even put the difference together yet. Thanks my friend. What in the world? That’s probably why LE is being so evasive in naming the location of both the blood and the truck.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

BTW I thought it was a red Jeep she owned and drove? Was it painted, by the perp(s)?


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I was wondering the same thing when I saw the picture!

 

[cvaldez1975]

Here’s a link that may not have posted yet:

California Woman’s Disappearance Now Being Investigated as Homicide After Blood Found in Car - NewsBreak

Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese said that a DNA test showed that the blood matches Pullins’, according to a local news report

share.newsbreak.com

 

[cvaldez1975]

The place where her car was founds looks like a construction site. Is it related to a possible POI and that's why the finding place is not released or does the place belong so some hotshot who is protected?

I was just curious about the crime situation in Madera county.

Overall, Madera is a safe place to live. As reported by the latest FBI crime figures, Madera has a total crime rate that is 7% lower than the national average, and 15.3% lower than the state average. Property crime is 12% lower than the U.S. average, and 19.6% lower than the California average. However, the violent crime rate is 20.4% higher than the country’s average. Protecting and serving the area are the 69 officers with the City of Madera Police Department.

Grew up there, it can be pretty shady. It’s got small town community but also small town politics.

 

[cvaldez1975]

How terrible. This poor woman. So sorry for her family. LE must have been searching the surroundings and with not finding her, they ruled out an accident.

It must have been significant amount. It looks like down a hill.

 

[CherylAoife]

Following is a press release from Mariposa County SO. Image of the Jeep as it was found, apparently painted (poorly) green. <modsnip - if it hasn't been confirmed, don't post it>​

Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Announces Investigation of Missing Person, Wendy Pullins of Ahwahnee Now Being Treated as a Homi​

Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 September 2023 13:16

September 26, 2023 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office provides an update on Mariposa County missing person case, Wendy Pullins. She was last seen in Mariposa County on June 15, 2022.

She was reported missing to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office on June 18, 2022. The investigation initially began with
Search and Rescue responding to locate Wendy as a missing person.

After a lengthy search, the case was turned over to the Investigations unit and Detectives began examining the case.
On September 8, 2022, Detectives with the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office located the Jeep Cherokee that was last known to be driven by Wendy Pullins. The vehicle was found down a steep embankment in a remote area of Mariposa County. The vehicle was sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Forensic Laboratory to be processed for anything of evidentiary value. Forensic analysis done of blood located inside the vehicle was a positive match to Wendy’s DNA. Because of the amount of time since Wendy was reported missing, the condition of the vehicle and the blood located inside the vehicle, this investigation is being treated as a homicide.

Multiple items of evidence were collected from the vehicle and are being processed by the DOJ lab in an effort to identify suspects in this investigation.

“Wendy’s family deserves answers, and my office will not stop trying to find those answers. Our Detectives are working this case daily. I am confident we will catch those involved, very soon," said Sheriff Jeremy Briese.

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for their continued support with this investigation and encourage citizens who have additional information to come forward and give the victim’s family the closure they deserve.

If you have any additional information, please contact our office at 209-966-3615 or via email at [email protected] anonymous tips can be sent using the Mariposa Sheriff App.

Related: Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Have Located the Jeep Cherokee of Missing Person Wendy Pullins of Ahwahnee
Madera County Sheriff’s Office Issues a Missing Person Alert for Ahwahnee Woman Last Seen in Mariposa County on June 15, 2022

Source and Photo: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office

 

[Pugsterpig]

There looks to be red paint above headlight on drivers side and also on drivers door.

 

[10ofRods]

There looks to be red paint above headlight on drivers side and also on drivers door.

I think it's green paint mostly on the hood - in order to camouflage the red Jeep. Driver's door still shows the original red.

I see why they are now treating this as a homicide, and it's so sad. I now believe the truck was driven to this location from the scene of the crime and dumped. Perhaps the perp came back with auto paint in a spray can.

Delaying capture is every criminal's goal. I hope they have some evidence of who it is.

IMO.

 

[CherylAoife]

Mariposa County Sheriff Asks for Public’s Help Locating 2005 Subaru Outback in Connection to Wendy Pullins Homicide Investigation​

Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 16:18 Published: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 16:18

Homicide Update

October 4, 2023 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report that Wendy Pullins was reported missing and last seen in Mariposa County on June 15, 2022. This case is now being treated as a Homicide. Based on information recently received, detectives have reason to believe that this 2005 Subaru Outback was used in the commission of this crime and are seeking any and all information related to the whereabouts of this vehicle.

If you have any additional information, please contact our office at 209-966-3615 or via email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be sent using the Mariposa Sheriff App.

Source & photo: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office

 

[nao]

I think it's green paint mostly on the hood - in order to camouflage the red Jeep. Driver's door still shows the original red.

I see why they are now treating this as a homicide, and it's so sad. I now believe the truck was driven to this location from the scene of the crime and dumped. Perhaps the perp came back with auto paint in a spray can.

Delaying capture is every criminal's goal. I hope they have some evidence of who it is.

IMO.

Moo...maybe just bad paint, and the rain washed some away while it was laying there?

 

[OddOneOut]

Mariposa County Sheriff Asks for Public’s Help Locating 2005 Subaru Outback in Connection to Wendy Pullins Homicide Investigation​

Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 16:18 Published: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 16:18

Homicide Update

October 4, 2023 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report that Wendy Pullins was reported missing and last seen in Mariposa County on June 15, 2022. This case is now being treated as a Homicide. Based on information recently received, detectives have reason to believe that this 2005 Subaru Outback was used in the commission of this crime and are seeking any and all information related to the whereabouts of this vehicle.

If you have any additional information, please contact our office at 209-966-3615 or via email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be sent using the Mariposa Sheriff App.


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Source & photo: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office

I wonder if LE has a clearer picture and can make out the license plate?