Sister of naked woman found dead near Big Sur with mysterious neck marks issues heartbreaking update
Joanna Shields, 37, was found dead in a remote area near Big Sur on April 9, her body discovered along the Pine Ridge Trail near Sykes Hot Springs. Her sister, Claudia Robinson, shared emotional photos of packing up Shields' belongings, describing her home as a peaceful sanctuary. Authorities have not released many details about the cause of death, though initial concerns about neck markings were later attributed to insect bites.
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Metro Sister of naked woman found dead near Big Sur with mysterious neck marks issues heartbreaking update By Zain Khan Published April 30, 2026, 11:48 a.m. ET The sister of a naked woman found dead along a hiking trail near Big Sur has shared heartbreaking photos of her packing her sibling’s belongings away. Joanna Shields, 37, was found in the remote wilderness on April 9. Her body in a pool of water along the Pine Ridge Trail near Sykes Hot Springs. Cops have released little evidence or details on what caused her death, but her sister Claudia Robinson has posted tear-jerking pictures of her taking down her sibling’s apartment. 8 Joanna Shields was found in the remote wilderness on April 9, her body in a pool of water.
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