Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of an Auberry woman who was reported missing in August 2021.

Bessie Walker, 27, was last seen either Wednesday, Aug. 4, or Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Family members filed a missing persons report with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 8, 2021. Her last known sighting was near Mono Wind Casino in Auberry, where she was wearing a pink dress and sandals.

During the initial investigation, deputies received information about several possible locations where Walker might have been. Authorities searched those areas but were unable to locate her.

On the night of Aug. 21, 2021, family members and friends who had formed a search party contacted the sheriff’s office after discovering a body on private property in the 37000 block of Auberry Mission Road. Deputies responded to the scene and located a deceased person.

The body was later identified as Walker.

Got a Tip?

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is asking anyone with information to submit tips by email at ojs_mmu@bia.gov, by phone at (833) 560-2065, or by texting BIAMMU to 847411.

A $10,000 reward is also being offered through Valley Crime Stoppers.

To be eligible for up to $15,000, tips must be submitted separately to both Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Anyone wishing to speak directly with investigators can contact Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8204 or (559) 448-7089.

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