The Riverside County coroner’s office confirmed Thursday that a 25-year-old man from Temecula, last seen on June 18 at a Starbucks in Blythe, has been found deceased.
The body of Dillan Keith Howard was discovered Tuesday in the open desert area of Blythe.
Details regarding the discovery have not been disclosed.As of late Thursday afternoon, there has been no indication of foul play, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Blythe police had reached out to the public for assistance in locating Howard. A photograph of him was shared widely on social media in hopes of gathering information about his whereabouts.
At the time of his disappearance, Howard was last seen wearing a white button-up shirt, khaki pants, and sandals, according to police.
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Currently, there is no information suggesting foul play, and no arrests have been made as of late Thursday afternoon. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Howard’s death.
Blythe is located on the eastern edge of Riverside County, near the Colorado River.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
