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Remains Found on Valley Center Property Identified as Nadine Jett

Investigators are seeking tips to determine her cause of death.

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Nadine Jett. (Courtesy of Tiffany Lucci)

Overview

  • Authorities said the county medical examiner confirmed on Thursday that skeletal remains found on Jett’s 20-acre ranch are hers.
  • Deputies served a search warrant on July 16 at the 14800 block of Oak Creek Road and discovered the remains buried on the property.
  • Homicide detectives were joined by the Special Enforcement Detail, Search & Rescue, the Sheriff’s Crime Lab, NCIS, the District Attorney’s Office and private entities during the search.
  • No arrests have been made and investigators have not released a cause of death as they continue to pursue leads.
  • Jett’s foster daughters said they last saw her just before Christmas 2023 and reported unverified claims from a caretaker about a cremation in Mexico, while a neighbor reported squatters and disturbances on the property; tips can be shared anonymously with San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.