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Alcohol withdrawal caused woman's death in Big Sur

Published Friday, July 24, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Monterey county sheriff's office ruled Joanna Ruth Shields' cause of death as "probable alcohol withdrawal seizures due to chronic alcohol use disorder".

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  • The Guardian

    A woman found dead in California's Big Sur backcountry with suspicious marks on her body died of alcohol withdrawal, according to the Monterey county sheriff's office. Investigators found no evidence of foul play, ruling out initial suspicions of a violent attack.

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