East Hemet, CA Area Cold Cases

Name
Dana HarwoodAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 8/8/1999, Harwood was found deceased on the driveway of a residence in the 27200 block of Cypress in Highland. (Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Willie WrightAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 07/08/1989, Willie Wright was found shot to death inside his residence on Live Oak Avenue in Fontana. Willie's vehicle was found abandoned in Lake Elsinore.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Ralph KnappenbergerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 10/02/1982, deputies were dispatched to Ralph’s residence, which was located at 31462 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa. Upon arrival, deputies located Ralph inside his apartment. Ralph was severely beaten and was transported to Loma Linda hospital. Ralph died on 02/14/1983 while in the Intensive Care Unit. Ralph’s vehicle was stolen during the assault and was located in Riverside.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Raymond HoptonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On November 17, 1979 at 1615 hours, Raymond was found shot to death inside his residence, which was located in the 27300 block of Sixth Street in Highland. Raymond was a crane operator for Kaiser Steel in Fontana. Raymond was involved in the local Steel Workers Union and held the position of grievance representative. Raymond was last seen alive by his friends at the “Fontana Inn Bar” on 11/17/1979 at 0200 hours.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Frank BressonAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On August 13, 1995 United States Border Patrol Agents found the body of an unidentified male at Santa Margarita Creek in Fallbrook, near Sandia Creek and Rock Mountain Road.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Bertha PopocaAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On the afternoon of February 27, 1990, the victim’s son went to his mother’s house to check on her welfare since the victim’s family and friends had not been able to contact Bertha in the last few days. When the son entered the home he found the victim dead in the living room.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff