UPDATE: Information sought after Murrieta man’s naked body pulled from Canyon Lake

UPDATED: Wednesday, March 31, 12:30 p.m.

See Original Story below.

CANYON LAKE, Calif. — Authorities who are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a man whose naked and lifeless body was pulled from Canyon Lake earlier this month, have asked for the public’s help in tracking the man’s movements and whereabouts in the days leading to the Sunday, March 14th discovery of his body.

The victim has since been identified as Jason Eilola-Coye, a 19-year-old from the City of Murrieta. His body was found by a fisherman in a fishing float in the area of Vacation Drive and Old Wrangler Road, along the lake’s northernmost end, officials previously reported.

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After the victim’s unclothed body was recovered from the lake, Canyon Lake Insider reported that a deputy at the scene said the body appeared to have been in the lake for “a couple of days.” A subsequent coroner’s release indicated the actual date and time of his death were unknown and pending further investigation.

Family members and officials are hoping that someone will come forward with information about what Murrieta resident Jason Eilola-Coye was doing in the days before his body was pulled from Canyon Lake earlier this month. RSO photo

Although officials have said that no foul play is suspected at this time, family members, friends, and others are desperate for closure and more information about what their loved one was doing in the days before his body was discovered.

To help understand what may have led to the victim’s tragic death, the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station is asking for the public’s help with any information that could shed light on his activities and whereabouts prior to Sunday, March 14.

Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to call Investigator Poznanski at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at (951) 245-3300. Callers can refer to incident file number CN210730007 and can remain anonymous.

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Original Story: Investigation underway after body pulled from Canyon Lake

CANYON LAKE, Calif. — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the “suspicious death” of a man whose naked and lifeless body was found floating in Canyon Lake late Sunday afternoon, March 14.

The victim’s body was found by a fisherman in a fishing float in the area of Vacation Drive and Old Wrangler Road, along the lake’s northernmost end, according to officials.

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Deputies from the Lake Elsinore Station responded to the area at 5:02 p.m. after receiving a report of a deceased male found floating in the lake, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Adam Heard has since reported.

“The identity of the decedent has not been made at this time,” said Heard.

Deputies and other officials are seen working to recover the body of a man whose naked and lifeless body was discovered by a fisherman at Canyon Lake Sunday afternoon. Tom Nathan – Director at Canyon Lake Property Owners Association/Canyon Lake Insider photo

Canyon Lake Insider has reported that a deputy at the scene said the body appeared to have been in the lake for “a couple of days”, and witnesses have said the victim’s body was unclothed when it was recovered from the lake.

Investigators from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to the location and assumed the investigation; which is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Investigator Poznanski at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at (951) 245-3300. Callers can refer to incident file number CN210730007 and can remain anonymous.

This is a developing story that will be updated as new information becomes available.

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Trevor Montgomery, 49, moved in 2017 to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source (RCNS) and Shasta County News Source (SCNS).

Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County-based newspapers Valley News, Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; the Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County; and Mountain Echo in Shasta County. He is also a regular contributor to Thin Blue Line TV and Law Enforcement News Network and has had his stories featured on news stations throughout the Southern California and North State regions.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.

Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.