Body of Caitlin Bunger Found in Russian River: Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information

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The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found in the Russian River as Caitlin Bunger, a 37-year-old transient from Ukiah. Her body was discovered by a kayaker in late March, and a post-mortem examination confirmed her identity. Bunger had been reported missing to the sheriff’s office twice before her body was found. The cause of her death is still under investigation. Her family revealed that she had moved to California just months before her death. Anyone with information about Bunger’s death is urged to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.

Body of Transient Woman Found in Russian River Identified

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of the woman whose body was discovered in the Russian River at the end of last month. The deceased has been identified as Caitlin Bunger, a 37-year-old female who was known to be transient in the Ukiah area.

The grim discovery was made by a kayaker in the vicinity of Morrison Creek and Old River Road on the afternoon of Sunday, March 24. Following the finding, a post-mortem examination was carried out on March 27 as part of the coroner’s investigation.

Through diligent research and comparison of medical records, authorities were able to positively identify Bunger as the deceased individual. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Unit then contacted Bunger’s legal next-of-kin to inform them of her tragic passing. According to her family, Bunger had relocated to California just five to six months prior to the incident.

Previous Missing Persons Reports

Records show that Bunger had been reported as a missing person to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office on two occasions – once in October and again in March. During these investigations, it was revealed that Bunger was homeless and frequented the Perkins Street Bridge area in Ukiah.

Investigation Continues

While the cause and manner of Bunger’s death are still under investigation, no preliminary findings have been released from the post-mortem examination. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

If you have any information that may be pertinent to this case, please do not hesitate to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office at 707-463-4086. You may also provide information anonymously by calling the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency tip line at 707-234-2100.

As the investigation into Caitlin Bunger’s tragic demise continues, the community is encouraged to come together and support the authorities in their efforts to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking incident.