Autopsy Results of Fatalities
Discovered at Cougar
Crest Trail Revealed
Saturday, March 25,
2020, 9:24 A.M an advisory was released to the press by San Bernardino Sheriff/Coroner
John McMahon.
Sheriff Homicide
Detectives released
updated information related to the death investigation of
local to Big Bear Valley, Paul Stockwell and Ria Williams.
UPDATE: March
25, 2020
San Bernardino County Sheriff Detectives have received
autopsy and test results related to the deaths of Ria Gabriella Williams and
Paul Stockwell. The Coroner has concluded the cause of death for Williams was a
gunshot wound and the manner of her death was ruled a suicide.
The cause of
death for Stockwell was also a gunshot wound. The manner of Stockwell’s death
was undetermined, although Detectives discovered evidence which was consistent
with Stockwell also committing suicide.
During the
initial investigation, Detectives recovered a gun at the scene which was
registered to Stockwell.
Detectives appreciate
the patience and understanding of the Big Bear community during this lengthy
investigation.
SUMMARY
of Initial Investigation: SEE this website: http://www.bigbearlake.net/etnews/Missing-Couple-Found-Dead-