Skateboarder's Death in Big Sur: Suspicious

0:00A 37-year-old woman from Carl's Bat, California, named Joanna Shields, was found dead in the wilderness near Big Sur. Hiker's discovered her body on April 9 in the Ventana Wilderness area of Los Padres National Forest. Monterey County Sheriff's Office is treating her death as suspicious, with the full investigation still underway. She was a passionate skateboarder who cruised the streets of San Diego and worked as a brand ambassador for a ball skateboard. Folks who knew her say she lit up any room with her energy and kindness, always putting others first. Her loss has rocked escape community, especially since she helped grow it among women. Friends remember her love for nature, and how she brought people together through writing. An autopsy is done, but they're waiting on toxicology results, which could take six to eight weeks to figure out the exact cause. Hiker's noted some marks on her neck and a head injury, though officials caution things aren't always what they seem. No one's in custody, and there's no threat to the public right now. As the case moves forward, loved ones are honoring her vibrant spirit, with a go-fun

1:03me for funeral costs, keeping her positive vibe alive in the community. Local news, powered by AI. This is California News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.