Missing Woman Last Seen with Son Located Deceased in Mendocino County

Press release from the Eureka Police Department: 

On October 9, 2023, the Eureka Police Department initiated a missing person investigation into the disappearance of Christine “Clover” Randolph, 53 years old from Eureka. During the investigation Officers and Detectives began to follow up on several leads in an effort to locate Randolph. A multijurisdictional response was launched with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Fortuna Police Department, California Highway Patrol, California Parks, Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. 

On October 11, 2023, Randolph was located deceased in Mendocino County. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently under investigation by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. This remains an active investigation and there is no additional information to be released at this time. 

Further inquiries regarding this investigation should be directed to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office at 707-463-4083. 

The Eureka Police Department would like to thank the numerous community members who provided information to us during this investigation. Additionally, we would like to thank our Law Enforcement partners for their assistance with this investigation. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Randolph’s family and friends. 

UPDATE: Missing Woman Located Dead and Hidden Under Belongings in Van Driven by Son

Earlier: 

• Missing Woman Battling a Serious Illness, Says Friend
• Son Recently Out of Jail on Molestation Charges Questioned by EPD Regarding Missing Mother’s Whereabouts