Cause of death revealed for Big Sur hiker whose body was found on remote California trail
Andres Rosas urged the public not to jump to conclusions, saying investigators were working to determine the cause of death and that everyone at the scene had cooperated.The coroner's report also states Shields had a history of bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder. Family members told investigators her mental health declined in the months before her death after she stopped taking prescribed psychiatric medication. FILE - The remains were found along a trail in Big Sur, California. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP"Our thoughts and prayers remain with Joanna's family and loved ones," Nieto said.
- ▪Andres Rosas urged the public not to jump to conclusions, saying investigators were working to determine the cause of death and that everyone at the scene had cooperated.The coroner's report also states Shields had a history of bipolar diso
- ▪Family members told investigators her mental health declined in the months before her death after she stopped taking prescribed psychiatric medication.
- ▪FILE - The remains were found along a trail in Big Sur, California. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP"Our thoughts and prayers remain with Joanna's family and loved ones," Nieto
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California Cause of death revealed for Big Sur hiker whose body was found on remote California trail Monterey County investigators found no evidence of a crime despite initial reports of a head wound, neck marks By Brittany Miller Fox News Published July 24, 2026 7:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The California hiker whose remains were found in a remote Big Sur wilderness earlier this year died from complications of alcohol withdrawal, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, which ruled her death natural.
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