Teen Found Dead In Riverside County Field Mourned By Community

MORENO VALLEY, CA — Jordan Caoile of Moreno Valley was just 16 years old when his body was found in an open field last week.

The Vista Del Lago High School student's remains were discovered Thursday in the field north of Alessandro Boulevard, west of Nason Street, in Moreno Valley, according to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Bureau.

His date, cause and manner of death will be determined by the coroner. Foul play is not suspected and no suspects were sought in the case, Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez said.

Dressed in light grey sweats, a blue/black sweater and carrying an Adidas backpack, Jordan disappeared May 15.

Searches were mounted and a message to the boy was printed on flyers:

"Be safe Jordan. ... We love & care about you and want you to be safe."

The flyers encouraged Jordan to reach out for help via support organizations if he did not feel "ready to come home."

Amid search efforts, sadly, his parents, Randy and Karen Caoile, released a statement on social media over the weekend:

"We want to thank everyone who has been helping with our search for Jordan. The support we received from the community and social media has been tremendous. We cannot thank you all enough.

"We have an update on Jordan. He has been found but with a heavy heart unfortunately he is no longer with us.

"Please continue to keep Jordan in your thoughts and prayers. We ask as a family if you could please assist with removing any posters or flyers you come across.

"Please respect our privacy as we come to terms with our loss. Thank you."

Jordan was described as a kind, intelligent, and friendly young man who loved music, sports and video games.

Vista Del Lago principal Matthew McCain sent a message to the school's students letting them know that supportive resources are available to them as they mourn the death of their peer.

If you or someone you know is suffering a crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.