CA - Woman’s Body Found Down Embankment in Crestline; Authorities Seek Help Identifying Her

[Knox]

At about 11:42 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, deputies from the Twin Peaks Station responded to a report of a deceased person in the area.

An autopsy was conducted the following day, revealing injuries consistent with a fall. The woman remains unidentified, and detectives are continuing their efforts to confirm her identity.

She is described as a White female adult, approximately 25 to 35 years old, who was wearing blue pants, a blue sweatshirt, and white tennis shoes at the time she was found.

Woman’s Body Found Down Embankment in Crestline; Authorities Seek Help Identifying Her - Victor Valley News

An unidentified woman was discovered 75 feet down a mountain embankment off Highway 138 in Crestline. Authorities are seeking the public’s help to confirm her identity. Read more at VVNG.com #Crestline #VVNG #News

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[ScorpioRising]

Age was updated in this news report and seems more likely when looking at the sketch.

Body Found Down Embankment in Crestline; Deputies Need Help Identifying Jane Doe - Victor Valley News

On November 18, 2025, a Jane Doe was found deceased near the edge of a steep mountainside in Crestline, off Highway 138 and Crestline Road. VVNG previously reported on the discovery. Investigators have not yet identified her and are asking for the public’s help. Learn more at VVNG.com...

www.vvng.com

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The unidentified woman, referred to as Jane Doe #162-25, is described as a female between 48 and 60 years old, standing 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds. She had bleached blonde hair, brown eyes, and no tattoos. She was wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue pants, and white and black New Balance shoes.”

Anyone from this area know how likely one is to hike out there without a car? I assume if she was from Crestline she would have been identified already.

 

[tlcya]

https://www.vvng.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jane-doe--scaled.jpg

it's a good drawing. Anybody pop as possible among the missing?

 

[Knox]

This woman is 5'1, Angela Kewish is 5'7 - thought it might be her but the height difference is substantial.

 

[charminglane]

https://ktla.com/news/california/body-located-in-san-bernardino-mountains-identified-as-missing-orange-county-woman/

 

[tlcya]

from @charminglane 's link

Officials say the body is that of Aryan Papoli, a 58-year-old resident of Newport Beach who had previously been reported missing.


I am glad she was so quickly identified.

 

[Lebowski]

the news report says it was not immediately disclosed how recently she had been reported missing, only that she had.

however, if some instragram posts i found are referring to the same person, she won student of the month at some dance school as recently as october this year, and it was posted on 11/3. seems likely she would have been alive and seen by people in classes during october for that to happen.

 

[tlcya]

yes, I get the feeling she wasn't missing for a long period. Probably what aided in them being able to put together a likeness and get her identified so quickly. Prayers for her loved ones.

 

[starlightstarbright]

I believe this is her Facebook.

The couple photos she posted of herself are old and her hair is different, but I can see the resemblance to the sketch.

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[ScorpioRising]

According to the LA Times she was reported missing 4 days after the discovery

“Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Steve Oberon confirmed a missing person’s report was filed with the department at 4:50 p.m. on Nov. 22 — four days after the discovery in Crestline — but could not provide further information.”

Body found on embankment in Crestline ID'd as missing Newport Beach woman

San Bernardino County coroner's officials reported Saturday the body of a woman found Nov. 18 belongs to a 58-year-old Newport Beach resident reported missing on Nov. 22.

www.latimes.com

Wonder whether they found her car up there at all…considering it’s almost 2 hours away from Newport.

 

[Knox]

The Goodarzi/Papoli Family

DECK: In this month's issue of STROLL Rolling Hills, we are delighted to introduce you to Abas and Aryan and their sons — a vibrant, cultured, and inspiring family that has called Rolling Hills home…

www.strollmag.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryan-papoli

Aryan is Persian I believe and loved being in nature. What a tragic loss for her family.

 

[katydid23]

According to the LA Times she was reported missing 4 days after the discovery

“Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Steve Oberon confirmed a missing person’s report was filed with the department at 4:50 p.m. on Nov. 22 — four days after the discovery in Crestline — but could not provide further information.”

Body found on embankment in Crestline ID'd as missing Newport Beach woman

San Bernardino County coroner's officials reported Saturday the body of a woman found Nov. 18 belongs to a 58-year-old Newport Beach resident reported missing on Nov. 22.

www.latimes.com

Wonder whether they found her car up there at all…considering it’s almost 2 hours away from Newport.

That is a little strange that she was reported missing four days after the discovery of her body.

Maybe she was separated from her husband? I think he'd notice before 4 days if they were living together?

Did she tell anyone she was going up to Crestline alone to hike?

Something seems fishy.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

The Goodarzi/Papoli Family

DECK: In this month's issue of STROLL Rolling Hills, we are delighted to introduce you to Abas and Aryan and their sons — a vibrant, cultured, and inspiring family that has called Rolling Hills home…

www.strollmag.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryan-papoli

Aryan is Persian I believe and loved being in nature. What a tragic loss for her family.

Had anyone heard of this Stroll magazine... seems like a franchise, but new to me.

I really am perplexed about her being declared missing after the discovery...
Why is this?

 

[nhmemorymaker]

That is a little strange that she was reported missing four days after the discovery of her body.

Maybe she was separated from her husband? I think he'd notice before 4 days if they were living together?

Did she tell anyone she was going up to Crestline alone to hike?

Something seems fishy.

agree....
She appeared to be quite outgoing .... why not noticed missing right away..........

 

[Lebowski]

That is a little strange that she was reported missing four days after the discovery of her body.

Maybe she was separated from her husband? I think he'd notice before 4 days if they were living together?

Did she tell anyone she was going up to Crestline alone to hike?

Something seems fishy.

the bold is what i'm wondering. as well as whether she had any known reason to be in crestline, 2 hours from where she apparently lived (newport beach) and worked (palo verde). and whether her car has been found nearby.

IMO, it's not hard to imagine an accident here. the initial report is that her injuries appear consistent with a fall. the area where she was found (news report: "the area of State Highway 138 and Crestline Road") is scenic, and has several bars, restaurants, and residences nearby. you could imagine her being there, either for a solo hike or to visit friends, and accidentally falling for one reason or another. maybe she got too close to the edge while watching a sunset and slipped or lost her balance. or maybe a car came by a little too fast or close, she stepped back to avoid it, and stepped too far or tripped over the barrier.

if she still lives with her husband and he wasn't out of town, etc., then the 4+ day delay in reporting her missing would be a little fishy. also fishy if her car isn't nearby or she has no clear reason to be in crestline.

 

[Eli9]

the bold is what i'm wondering. as well as whether she had any known reason to be in crestline, 2 hours from where she apparently lived (newport beach) and worked (palo verde). and whether her car has been found nearby.

IMO, it's not hard to imagine an accident here. the initial report is that her injuries appear consistent with a fall. the area where she was found (news report: "the area of State Highway 138 and Crestline Road") is scenic, and has several bars, restaurants, and residences nearby. you could imagine her being there, either for a solo hike or to visit friends, and accidentally falling for one reason or another. maybe she got too close to the edge while watching a sunset and slipped or lost her balance. or maybe a car came by a little too fast or close, she stepped back to avoid it, and stepped too far or tripped over the barrier.

if she still lives with her husband and he wasn't out of town, etc., then the 4+ day delay in reporting her missing would be a little fishy. also fishy if her car isn't nearby or she has no clear reason to be in crestline.

I'm in agreement with your post. What was she doing in Crestline? In that Stroll magazine article she made mention that while her husband likes the trails she prefers walking in town. From her own words this walk seems unusual to me.