Overview
- California Highway Patrol intelligence led to a search warrant at 3443 Newton Avenue, where FBI personnel assisted and San Diego police and the District Attorney’s Office assumed the investigation given city jurisdiction.
- Investigators recovered human remains in the yard and are continuing to process the site as the county medical examiner works to confirm identities and determine causes of death.
- Law enforcement sources reported that multiple sets of remains were found, though officials have not publicly confirmed a count or identified any victims.
- Dwight William Rhone, 74, was named a person of interest; he previously lived at the property and remains in custody on separate charges in the 2023 killing of Bernardo Moreno.
- Current residents were temporarily relocated during the operation, NCIS personnel were seen at the scene, no new charges have been announced, and police are seeking tips to aid the inquiry.