Grim echoes of "No Country For Old Men": Six bodies discovered in Californian desert

In a chilling incident reminiscent of the movie “No Country For Old Men,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of six deceased individuals in the desolate expanse of the Mojave Desert in southern California. Responding to a call, law enforcement officers found the bodies on Tuesday night in a remote area off Highway 395 near El Mirage, approximately 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The remains were strewn across the flat desert scrub, sparking a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. While officials have not released information about the victims, the cause and manner of their deaths remain unconfirmed. However, reports from the Victor Valley News Group suggest that the victims were shot. Initially reporting five bodies, Sheriff’s spokesperson Mara Rodriguez later revealed that the investigation uncovered a sixth victim. Aerial footage from the scene, as captured by Los Angeles television station KTLA-TV, depicted multiple bloodied bodies on the ground surrounded by evidence markers and bullet casings. Some victims showed signs of burns, though the images were deemed too graphic for broadcast. The discovery included two vehicles – a blue SUV and a white van. The SUV, described as riddled with bullet holes and with blown-out windows, housed one of the deceased individuals. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not provided any motive or explanation for the circumstances leading to the killings. El Mirage, the location of the tragic incident, is an unincorporated community situated near a dry lake bed in the western Victor Valley of the Mojave Desert, adding a somber note to this unfolding investigation.