The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported that Joanna Ruth Shields, whose body was discovered in April in California's Big Sur, died from alcohol withdrawal. Shields, 37, was found by hikers in a pool of water in the Sykes hot springs area of the Ventana wilderness, with marks on her face and neck, which initially led to speculation about a possible violent attack.
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Confirms Cause of Death for Woman Found in Big Sur
Joanna Ruth Shields was found dead in April in California's Big Sur, and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that her death was due to alcohol withdrawal. Initial concerns regarding the circumstances of her death were raised due to marks on her body.
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Police say alcohol withdrawal caused woman’s death in California backcountry
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Confirms Cause of Death for Woman Found in Big Sur