Joshua Allen Crosier, 27, of Perris, California, was killed and his remains were found in an unincorporated area near Perris after he vanished in late August 2021. His death was ruled a homicide on August 28, 2021, following a missing person investigation that led authorities to the scene where his remains were discovered.

Investigators identified and arrested 39-year-old Ricardo Pardo of Perris; he was booked on a murder charge plus allegations involving a firearm and causing great bodily injury. A nearly year-long Riverside County Sheriff’s Department probe preceded the arrest on July 28, 2022. A judge found sufficient evidence to send the case to trial, bail was set at $1 million, and multiple court dates were scheduled, including a post-preliminary hearing arraignment on June 15 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

Pardo’s record noted prior convictions for receiving stolen property, illegal firearm possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The motive for Crosier’s killing has not been disclosed. If anyone knew Joshua or has information about what happened in late August 2021, please come forward.