A missing couple were found dead Monday about half a mile off a popular hiking trail in Fawnskin after authorities found one of their vehicles in the trail’s parking area. Paul Arthur Stockwell, Jr., 29, of Big Bear and Ria Gabriella Williams, 27, of Santa Ana were last seen together Wednesday in Big Bear, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Stockwell’s father reported him missing to the sheriff’s Big Bear station on Friday as well. About 2:15 a.m. Monday, deputies found Williams’ vehicle in the parking area of Cougar Crest trail, about half a mile west of the Big Bear Discovery Center. It remains unclear how long Williams’ vehicle had been in the trail parking lot.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2020 01:18 UTC