Human remains in Cabazon, CA leads to arrest.
Investigation started April 2021
In April 2021, investigators assigned to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station began an investigation into the disappearance of Zachary Hemminger, a 30-year-old male from Cabazon.
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During this investigation, information was developed by investigators that suggested Hemminger was the victim of a homicide. Based on this information, the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.
In November 2023, investigators obtained information on the location of human remains. The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide investigators and Riverside Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau responded to the 40000 block of Blanche Avenue in Cabazon. They recovered the remains, which were later confirmed to be the victim, Zachary Hemminger.
On June 21, 2024, the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit obtained sufficient evidence to arrest Shannon Collins, a 47-year-old resident of Cabazon, as the suspect responsible for the murder of Hemminger. Collins was arrested without incident in the 52000 block of Lois Avenue, Cabazon. Collins was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional details are available.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call Investigator D. Robertson or Investigator D. Hood of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.