Christine “Clover” Randolph located deceased in Mendocino County

Eureka Police Department issued an update on Christine “Clover” Randolph.  MCSO issued a press release that there is an active coroner's investigation in an attempt to determine the classification and cause of Randolph's death. A forensic autopsy has been scheduled for 10-14-2023 to include blood alcohol and toxicology analysis.

Her son, Root Birimisa, who had recently been released from Humboldt jail and was traveling with Randolph was arrested for DUI, hit and run and other charges which have the Humboldt case number. Randolph's body was discovered in a section of concaved flooring in the van.

Birimisa's Mendocino arrest and charges were reported in a post on Wednesday about his Humboldt case. The charges did not include homicide and the MCSO press release today does not name him as a suspect in his mother's death.

EPD Update (10/13/23):

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. 

Original EPD Press Release:

The Eureka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Christine Anne Randolph (aka “Clover”). Randolph is a Eureka resident and had last contact with friends and family on October 8, 2023.

Randolph is described as being a white female adult, 53 years old, with grey hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall weighing 135 pounds. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Randolph is asked to contact Sergeant Crnich with the Eureka Police Department Investigations Unit at 707-441-4318.

MCSO Press Release  (10/13/23):

On 10-08-2023 at approximately 3:00 PM the California Highway Patrol was notified of a reported traffic collision in the area of Sherwood Road and Birch Terrace in Willits, California (Brooktrails Subdivision).

After the collision, the driver of one of the vehicles, a Toyota Sienna van fled the traffic collision scene.

The reported traffic collision prompted the response of CHP officers and Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies to assist as needed.

Upon arrival, CHP officers interviewed the one motorist at the traffic collision scene and also located the Toyota Sienna van unoccupied a distance away from the collision scene.

The motorist provided a physical description of the driver of the Toyota Sienna van which was subsequently given to the Sheriff's Deputies who thereafter located the driver walking on Birch Street.

A CHP officer responded to Birch Street and contacted the driver in connection with the traffic collision investigation.

This resulted in the CHP officer placing the driver, Root Harvest Birimisa (26-year-old male from Eureka, CA), under arrest for DUI and hit and run resulting in property damage.

Birimisa was subsequently booked into the Mendocino County Jail.

As a result of the arrest, the CHP officer had the Toyota Sienna van towed and stored by a Willits area towing company.

On 10-09-2023 the Eureka Police Department initiated a missing persons investigation into the reported disappearance of Christine Ann Randolph (53-year-old female from Eureka, CA).

During the investigation Officers and Detectives in Humboldt County began to follow up on several leads in an effort to locate Randolph.

A multijurisdictional response was launched by the Eureka Police Department with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Fortuna Police Department, California Highway Patrol, California State Parks, Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators learned Randolph's family had become concerned for her safety after learning of Birimisa's 10-08-2023 arrest.  Birmisa was identified as being Randolph's son and that the pair were known to be traveling together.

On 10-11-2023 Mendocino County Sheriff's Detectives assisted Investigators from the Eureka Police Department who had obtained a search warrant authorizing a search of the Toyota Sienna van in connection with the missing persons investigation.

The interior of the Toyota Sienna van was packed with a significant number of belongings to include clothing, luggage and living supplies.

Investigators began removing the belongings and subsequently located a deceased female adult who was located in a section of concaved flooring which was concealed by the large number of belongings.

The female adult was identified as being Randolph and the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office assumed investigative lead into the circumstances of her death.

At this time there is an active coroner's investigation in an attempt to determine the classification and cause of Randolph's death.

A forensic autopsy has been scheduled for 10-14-2023 to include blood alcohol and toxicology analysis.

Anyone who might have information which could assist Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Detectives is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Tip-Line at 707-234-2100 or the  WeTip anonymous crime reporting hotline at 800-782-7463.

Related posts (Birimisa):

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/10/da-filed-motion-to-increase-alleged.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/09/da-charges-birimisa-with-lewd-acts-on.html?m=1#more

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/09/root-harvest-birmisa-arrested-on-child.html?m=1