Unattended Death Investigation Leads to Homicide Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # LA220760048

Details:

On March 17, 2022, at 4:04 p.m., deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an unattended death on the 51200 block of Avenida Ramirez., in La Quinta. Upon arriving, deputies located Rosemary Webster, 85-year-old resident of La Quinta deceased. Deputies noticed unexplained injuries to the victim which were inconsistent with statements made. A crime scene was secured and the Central Homicide Unit responded to assume the investigation.

Based on evidence and interviews conducted by investigators, Sally M. Webster, 59-year-old resident of La Quinta, was arrested for homicide. The investigation is on-going.

Sally M. Webster

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator Jones of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Iniguez of the Thermal Sheriff’s Station 760-863-8990.

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s Homicide Tipline online form.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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