UPDATE ON DEATH INVESTIGATIONS OF TWO FEMALES

This morning, autopsies were performed on the bodies of the two women recently found deceased in Yuba County, by a forensic pathologist in Placer County.

The first victim, who was located on Linda Avenue near Oleander Way, has been identified, is 33 years old, and the next of kin notification is pending.  The body was in an advanced stated of decomposition and had been in the location where she was found for several days.  She had fractures to the upper torso and arm, but due to the decomposition, a cause of death could not be determined and is pending a toxicology report.  The deceased has been contacted by law enforcement on numerous occasions, with the most recent previous contact with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department in June of 2022. 

The second female, who was located near Cattail Court, has been identified as 57-year-old Corinna McDaniel of Yuba City.  A forensic autopsy revealed no trauma to her body and the cause of death is pending toxicology as well.  McDaniel had a history of mental illness and had prior arrests for being under the influence of a controlled substance.  Investigators found evidence that suggests she may have been staying in a transient camp close to where her body was found.  A few days before she was discovered, video surveillance from a nearby convenience store showed McDaniel acting bizarre and speaking incoherently to herself.  While she has had extensive contact with law enforcement, law enforcement was not contacted regarding her behavior at the convenience store.

Toxicology reports are performed by an outside laboratory and the turnaround time is approximately six weeks.  The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office understands the community is very concerned about the deaths of both women, and understandably have a lot of questions, which is why we have requested that the reports be expedited.     

These investigations are ongoing, and currently there is no evidence connecting the deaths of both women. We encourage anyone with information on either case to call our office at (530)749-7777.