LAKE LOS ANGELES – A mother found the remains of her 41-year-old daughter after a trailer fire in Lake Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, family members said.
The fire was reported around 2:12 a.m. in the 46400 block of 172nd Street East, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department supervising dispatcher Robert Diaz.
Diaz said the call came in as a house fire, but when firefighters arrived on scene it was deemed a “rubbish fire.” The fire was knocked down around 2:44 a.m., Diaz added.
Sheriff’s investigators were called to the scene around 7:20 a.m., according to Lt. Paul Pfrehm of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“It appears that somebody has died during a fire in a trailer… It’s going to be a joint investigation between our Sheriff’s homicide detectives and our arson/ explosives detectives,” Pfrehm said, adding that no further information was available from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
The body was charred beyond recognition and listed as a “Jane Doe” as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Assistant Chief Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
However, devastated family members on Tuesday identified the woman as 41-year-old Jessica. They said Jessica was inside the trailer located behind her mother’s home when the trailer caught fire.
“My sister Jessica was here last night. We picked her up from Lancaster Mission and we [brought] her out here,” said Aimee Fadden. “There was a fire and my mom got woken up by the fire department… My mom was screaming that my sister was in there.”
Firefighters prevented the woman from going near the burning trailer, according to family friend Debbie Larson.
“They said, ‘if your daughter is in there, we’ll find her and we’ll let you know.’ So they came back and they told her that, nope, they didn’t find any remains there,” Larson said.
The elder woman returned to the scene at the first sign of daylight, and that’s when she found her daughter’s remains, Larson said.
“She went over to the trailer, which is totally burned black, and she saw something white. She reached over and touched it and it was bone…” Larson said. “She had to come back and call 9-1-1 again, and that’s when they all came out here.”
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, however, there is no indication that foul play was involved, Sheriff’s officials said Tuesday evening. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 323-890-5500.
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Elizabeth says
Jessyca worked with me in Denver. She was beautiful, cheerful, full of enthusiasm and so helpful. I am so sorry the tragic loss for her friends and family! RIP Jessyca you touched many people in your short life!
faith darden & kids says
I met Jessica a year ago when me and my 3 kids were homeless she was there for me and my kids when we didn’t know what we’re going to do the next day she always make me feel strong and no matter what the problem was she made me feel like it would get better so many times I wanted to give up but she always made me see how good things will be if I just have Faith so I never gave up I just saw Jessica three days before it happened I told her how much love her and I always will… and if she needs me call me anytime and I will be there…. I’m going to miss you so much my kids love you and still ask to see u when am I going to take them but I know we will see you again…. we love you so much my friend and Angel
Love always and forever
Faith,miracle, ciara,Nathaniel,
Savannah Turke says
My mother was a bright, beautiful, warm hearted person. Always willing to help someone in need and NEVER judgemental. Her spirit will live on and she imprinted so much in me. I love you mommy. You were the best mother any girl could ask for. She did everything for us! Everything.!!! She was my rock and my comfort and the love of my life! Keep your negetivity to yourself please. This is the hardest thing I have ever gone through. She is an angel in heaven watching over us all. Keep it respectful please.
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sobagal says
I have known Jessyca for more than twenty years, and she had been a bright light in everyone’s life. Some of the comments written here are mean spirited. She was a mother, daughter and sister, and they are mourning her loss.
Donnie Dutton says
We love you jessyca. She’s with her brother chunky once again after many years. Fred and Paula stay strong the Lord calls all his angels home. Love you guys.
Juziahh says
smh wow how did 114s not find this women weird weird wierd
John says
This is very tragic indeed. Keep in mind that based on the location given, this is an extremely remote area. The nearest fire station #114 is in Lake L.A., 15 driving miles away. The next closest is #135 in East Lancaster, 27 miles away. 1 engine and 3 men arriving to fight a fire that has already been going for at least 20 minutes. I am sure that there was no opportunity to perform a primary search of the inside as the structure would have already burned through and through.
The firefighters have to live with this as well. Prayers for the firefighters and condolences to family.
Juziahh says
actually the next closest is 117 east lanc. 17 miles 135s is 20 miles away 27 minutes
tony banke says
I smell lawsuit
Heather Rowley says
JESSYCA Was the most beautiful person in the world! She was my best friend for 33 yrs!!!! Not many of you know what a special angel she is and was!!!! I can’t even express the grief sorrow and loss her children , family and friends feel. Thank you for all the prayers. Jessyca was a very spiritual, god loving woman who is finally at peace………… I LOVE YOU JESSYCA!!!!!!
Michelle says
This is very sad Situation. It doesn’t matter if she was picked up from a missionary or off the streets of LA she was some ones mother and daughter. She was a person we all have problems in our life’s that doesn’t make us any less than any one and it doesn’t matter how much stuff was in the trailer the mother warned them she was in there. Prayers for the mother and family . Sorry for your loss!!
Prunella says
This doesn’t look like it was a mobile home – it was a trailer. If the fire dept. thought it was a rubbish fire, it must have been piled high with junk. There probably wasn’t much space that a person would be “living” in. The woman had just been picked up at the Lancaster Mission, perhaps she had some problems. The fire department doesn’t discriminate. They definitely put their lives on the line every time they fight a fire. Good idea to wait and find out the facts before jumping to conclusions. Who knows what it was like out there. I’m so sorry this woman lost her life and for what the mother had to go through.
serenity says
it doesn’t matter where this one was picked up from or where she had been living. She was an amazing woman. I had known her for 30 years and was my best childhood friend. Yes she had some problems but don’t we all? They weren’t problems that followed her her entire life but were new and she was just recovering from them and learning to deal with them. This should not discriminate against how she was found for what happened to her she was an amazing individual! The fact that the fire department told her mother that she wasn’t there and left a mother to go in and find their means on her own is unforgivable. I myself am a firefighter and feel the right to make the statement
Dee Dee says
WOW!!! Is all I got. AND I cant believe (well actually I can) they told her they didnt find any remains and then the mom finds them. Makes me more than a little sad for everyone involved but especially the mom who found her daughter and the firemen who couldnt find the daughter. Maybe the mom should teach them a class on finding human remains. This is just so sad on so many levels!
MR. PERPLEXED says
Maybe this is one of those Rural Volunteer Fire Departments, were they are not as educated in handling fire scenes, like the Big City Firefighters. They probably were upset they got called early in the morning, half asleep they showed up, put the fire out and they are done, I mean they themselves called it a “rubbish fire”. I guess they didn’t actually noticed the burned out tires of the trailer home. Because yes, in other instances I have scene firefighters stayed at the scene at least four hours to make sure everything is ok.
Delilalala says
So, the firemen didn’t take the elder woman, seriously? WTH? Doesn’t anyone do their job right, anymore!? This is podunk Antelope Valley for you!
johnhchingas says
What can you expect?… She was NOT a Family Member of the Firemen or the LASD Officers who responded.
If the lady was a Family Member of them….
* 10 – 15 Fire Engines will respond
* The whole LASD will be on scene.
* 4 or more Ambulances will be on site.
* They will remain on the scene for over 24 hours.
Sad… But this is the TRUE….
RIP Jessica. My condolences to her Family.