JOSHUA TREE, Calif., January 5, 2025 -- At approximately 1:35 a.m., deputies with the Morongo Basin Sheriff Station responded to Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, reference a female in the emergency room with severe injuries. The victim was brought into the emergency room by her husband, purported Marine Cpl. Carlos Zamudio, 23, from Twentynine Palms. Despite lifesaving measures, the victim, Savannah Encke, 21, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation, it was determined Zamudio was responsible for the injuries leading to the Encke’s death. Zamudio was arrested and booked at the Morongo jail for PC 187 – Murder.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Owenn Domon, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Domestic Violence Resources
SHELTERS IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
D.O.V.E.S
Big Bear Lake
Office: (909) 866-1546
24-Hour Hotline (800) 851-7601
Doves4Help.org
Family Assistance Program
Victorville
Office: (760) 843-0701
24-Hour Hotline (760) 949-4357
FamilyAssist.org
Unity Home
Location: Joshua Tree
Office: (760) 366-1247
24-Hour Hotline: (760) 366-9663
Option House, Inc.
Location: San Bernardino
Office: (909) 383-1602
24-Hour Hotline: (909) 381-3471
House of Ruth
Location: Inland Empire
Office: (909) 623-4364
24-Hour Hotline: (909) 988-5559
Desert Sanctuary (Haley House)
Location: Barstow
Office: (760) 256-3733
24-Hour Hotline: (760) 256-3441 or (800) 982-2221
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