Second Body Recovered From Fresno Canal Where Deceased Woman Was Found in May, Suspect Charged With Murder
N Glenn Ave & E Webster Ave, Fresno High Roeding, Fresno
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Summary
- On May 10, 2026, the body of 50-year-old Georgiana McGhee was discovered in a canal near Neilson and Hughes Avenues in southwest Fresno. Investigators determined she had been severely beaten before being placed in the canal.
- A suspect, 48-year-old Boshay Ware, was subsequently arrested and booked on murder and torture charges. Police said all three individuals — McGhee, Ware, and a third man — knew each other and the violence was not random.
- A second man, 55-year-old Jerome Saldivar, was also assaulted during the same incident and has been missing since. Investigators believe he may be seriously injured or deceased.
- On June 2, 2026, a second body was recovered from a canal near Glenn and Webster Avenues in central Fresno — approximately 4.5 miles from where McGhee was found. The two canals are connected. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the second body, but the discovery comes as the search for Saldivar remains ongoing.
- The investigation is being led by the Fresno Police Department.
Timeline
Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the second body found today. However, the discovery comes as authorities have been actively searching the canal for Jerome.
Police say all parties knew each other, and the incident was not random.
The second man, 55-year-old Jerome Saldivar, who was assaulted during the same incident, has been missing since May 10th and is believed to be seriously injured or deceased.
48-year-old Boshay Ware was arrested in connection with McGhee's death and booked on murder and torture charges.
The body that was found on May 10th was identified as murder victim Georgiana McGhee, 50.
Dry Creek Canal is reportedly connected to the same canal where another body was found on Sunday, May 10th at W Nielsen Ave & N Hughes Ave.
According to an update from Fox 26 News, first responders are operating at the above location along the Dry Creek Canal.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Glenn Ave & E Webster Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1413 E Patterson Ave.
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Firefighters are responding near a pedestrian bridge where pedestrians are waiting.
Incident reported at 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the second body found today. However, the discovery comes as authorities have been actively searching the canal for Jerome.
Police say all parties knew each other, and the incident was not random.
The second man, 55-year-old Jerome Saldivar, who was assaulted during the same incident, has been missing since May 10th and is believed to be seriously injured or deceased.
48-year-old Boshay Ware was arrested in connection with McGhee's death and booked on murder and torture charges.
The body that was found on May 10th was identified as murder victim Georgiana McGhee, 50.
Dry Creek Canal is reportedly connected to the same canal where another body was found on Sunday, May 10th at W Nielsen Ave & N Hughes Ave.
According to an update from Fox 26 News, first responders are operating at the above location along the Dry Creek Canal.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Glenn Ave & E Webster Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Citizen user video shows a group of rescue personnel at the bridge. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Firefighters are responding near a pedestrian bridge where pedestrians are waiting.
Incident reported at 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the second body found today. However, the discovery comes as authorities have been actively searching the canal for Jerome.
Police say all parties knew each other, and the incident was not random.
The second man, 55-year-old Jerome Saldivar, who was assaulted during the same incident, has been missing since May 10th and is believed to be seriously injured or deceased.
48-year-old Boshay Ware was arrested in connection with McGhee's death and booked on murder and torture charges.
The body that was found on May 10th was identified as murder victim Georgiana McGhee, 50.
Dry Creek Canal is reportedly connected to the same canal where another body was found on Sunday, May 10th at W Nielsen Ave & N Hughes Ave.
According to an update from Fox 26 News, first responders are operating at the above location along the Dry Creek Canal.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Glenn Ave & E Webster Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Citizen user video shows a group of rescue personnel at the bridge. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Firefighters are responding near a pedestrian bridge where pedestrians are waiting.
Incident reported at 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the second body found today. However, the discovery comes as authorities have been actively searching the canal for Jerome.
Police say all parties knew each other, and the incident was not random.
The second man, 55-year-old Jerome Saldivar, who was assaulted during the same incident, has been missing since May 10th and is believed to be seriously injured or deceased.
48-year-old Boshay Ware was arrested in connection with McGhee's death and booked on murder and torture charges.
The body that was found on May 10th was identified as murder victim Georgiana McGhee, 50.
Dry Creek Canal is reportedly connected to the same canal where another body was found on Sunday, May 10th at W Nielsen Ave & N Hughes Ave.
According to an update from Fox 26 News, first responders are operating at the above location along the Dry Creek Canal.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Glenn Ave & E Webster Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Citizen user video shows a group of rescue personnel at the bridge. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Firefighters are responding near a pedestrian bridge where pedestrians are waiting.
Incident reported at 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the second body found today. However, the discovery comes as authorities have been actively searching the canal for Jerome.
Police say all parties knew each other, and the incident was not random.
The second man, 55-year-old Jerome Saldivar, who was assaulted during the same incident, has been missing since May 10th and is believed to be seriously injured or deceased.
48-year-old Boshay Ware was arrested in connection with McGhee's death and booked on murder and torture charges.
The body that was found on May 10th was identified as murder victim Georgiana McGhee, 50.
Dry Creek Canal is reportedly connected to the same canal where another body was found on Sunday, May 10th at W Nielsen Ave & N Hughes Ave.
According to an update from Fox 26 News, first responders are operating at the above location along the Dry Creek Canal.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Glenn Ave & E Webster Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1413 E Patterson Ave.
Citizen user video shows a group of rescue personnel at the bridge. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Firefighters are responding near a pedestrian bridge where pedestrians are waiting.
Incident reported at 1413 E Patterson Ave.
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