Investigators Closer to Identifying Man Who Self-Immolated on CA Beach
An unknown man's charred remains were found on July 24, 2020, after firefighters were called to California's Pescadero State Beach over reports of a large bonfire.
TL;DR
- Investigators are closer to identifying a man who self-immolated on Pescadero State Beach in 2020.
- The man is believed to be between 30 and 65 years old and possibly of West Asian descent with ties to the Zoroastrian community in Iran.
- Items found near the remains include size 34 black boots, a green duffle bag with a key, a tin candle, and a black headscarf with 'GS' on it.
- Limited DNA databases for underrepresented ancestral backgrounds have created a roadblock in identification.
- Authorities are urging people with ties to the suspected populations to take DNA tests and upload their results to help solve the case.
- This incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when much of the country was locked down.