On September 26, 1992, a tourist reported finding a body near the road on Highway 78 in Borrego Springs. Deputies responded and were told the body was near a turnout between Borrego Springs Road and Yaqui Pass. When deputies arrived at the location they found the victim, Samuel “Sammy” Brooks, deceased. Sammy was last known to be a transient living in Oceanside. Cause of death was due to blunt force trauma injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us in one of the following ways:

• Sheriff’s Homicide Detail - 858-285-6330 (during business hours)
• Sheriff’s Communications Center - 858-565-5200 (outside business hours)
• Crime Stoppers - 888-580-8477
• E-mail Homicide Detail
• Online Tip Form (Crime Stoppers)