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Police Investigating Death at Church Parking Lot

A woman was found deceased inside a recreational vehicle parked at the Vineyard Church lot off North Livermore Avenue.

A woman was found dead Tuesday morning inside a recreational vehicle parked at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship lot off North Livermore Avenue, near Park Street, authorities said.

Police are investigating the death and said there were no obvious signs of trauma or suspicious activity related to the incident.

Emergency crews were sent to the area at 6:30 a.m. for a report of a woman not breathing. When authorities arrived on scene it was confirmed the woman was deceased, Livermore Police Sgt. Paul Mayer said.

An Alameda County coroners van arrived to the scene around 10 a.m. The coroners office will schedule an autopsy to determine the cause of death, police said.

Officials at this time are not releasing the woman's identity.

The church is home to programs that support the area's homeless by offering free hot meals, showers and clothing. During the cold winter nights, the church is one of several places in town homeless can find shelter overnight.

Kristofer Noceda (Editor) December 18, 2012 at 07:56 pm
Linda sorry for your loss. If you're willing to talk and share who your daughter was can you e-mail me at kristofer.noceda@patch.com? Thanks
WendyW December 18, 2012 at 08:18 pm
I remember when Chris would volunteer at Open Heart Kitchen.
Diane Clark Smith December 18, 2012 at 08:22 pm
Just breaks my heart....
Janet December 18, 2012 at 09:01 pm
Linda -
We are so sorry to hear about Chris. You & family are in our thoughts and prayers of comfort now. We met Chris on the bus this past summer. She was so nice to us, offering us info on were to go in Livermore for food, clothing etc. when we were first homeless. She reached out when we needed help the most & we're grateful to have met her. Janet & Elvis
Diane Clark Smith December 18, 2012 at 09:56 pm
C, Thats a very heartless statement to make when a mother has just lost her daughter. You know nothing about the situation. She has done nothing but try to help her but unless the person wants the help it doesnt matter. Now go to church and ask for forgiveness for being such a mean and heartless person.
Brenda Wallace December 18, 2012 at 10:24 pm
I didn't know chris, but I am a mother and a women. My heart aches for this family. Everyone please pray for them .
area man December 18, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Let's all hope she is in a better place. God bless her.
Analisa December 19, 2012 at 02:01 am
I didnt know her but to her family I am sorry for your loss.
Danielle Williams-Wilson December 19, 2012 at 03:09 am
Linda and Cory,
We're so sorry for you loss. Chris and all of you are in our prayers. Greg and Danielle
Robert December 19, 2012 at 03:10 am
Linda-I'm sorry for your loss. God Bless you....I know this has to be tough, especially so close to Christmas!
Lynnette December 19, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Linda, I am sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your loved oned
Lynnette December 19, 2012 at 12:09 pm
To C, show some respect. A mother lost her daughter.
James December 19, 2012 at 01:27 pm
C. I feel really sorry for you. What a terrible thing to say to Linda right now. What kind of person are you to suggest this was her fault for not doing something. She did do something. She may not have liked the way Chris chose to live, but I have no doubt she would have changed things if it was within her power to do so. RIP Chris.
Veronica Palomares December 19, 2012 at 01:27 pm
Sorry for your loss.. Prayers to you and your family at this time.
Peggy December 19, 2012 at 04:29 pm
C never said it was Linda's fault. She just asked a normal question. Geeeeee
KathyJones December 20, 2012 at 03:08 am
C..go away..You don't know Chris or family. We all loved her.She lived her life the way she wanted to. HOW DARE YOU SAY ANYTHING To Linda? BACK OFF!!!
::thumbs up:: December 20, 2012 at 03:30 am
Gotta agree with C on this one. Sorry.
But agreed we all don't know the situation. Sorry for your loss.
KathyJones December 20, 2012 at 03:32 am
C. This is Cory Tripp and you have no idea how much help she has received. For you to EVEN say that shows on how little you know my family...You have zero compassion or empathy for Chris and our family.You are VERY disrespectful and you are a COWARD that you can not even state your name. Who are you?
KathyJones December 20, 2012 at 03:39 am
Peggy..you too can go away and back off. Why are you even commenting on this??? You are heartless also!!! YOU DONT KNOW ANYYHING ABOUT CHRIS OR HER MOM!!!!
KathyJones December 20, 2012 at 04:13 am
Thumbs up..you are right you do not know situation so thereful do not say anything!!!
pchristensen December 20, 2012 at 08:27 pm
LINDA i am so very sorry for your loss chris was an awsome warm careing loving person i dont no if you wud remember me chris n i were very close friends jr high thru high school we did alot together she was always so funny bubbly and friendly she always had people laughing no matter what the situation you just could help smiling and feeling warm and she wud give the last shirt off her back to any one AND TO ALL YOU HEARTLESS SELFISH NON CARING PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH NOTHING NICE TO SAY YOU OBVIOUSLY WERENT BLESSED TO NO CHRIS AND THE REAL PERSON SHE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE HEAVEN IS BLESSED WITH A TRUE ANGEL AND SHE WILL LIVE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOREVER and to her mom family n son my thoughts and prayers are with you always
Danielle Williams-Wilson December 21, 2012 at 02:52 pm
TO EVERYONE WHO DON'T KNOW THIS FAMILY!!!,
You have no reason to say anything. Linda has been there for her children. ALWAYS!!! Linda has given them everything and tons more the most parents would have done or been able to do. Linda and her family have helped my family for many years and many times. Chris was a person who would brush off others concerns for her and flip it around to others. Chris would only take what she felt she could get by with and nothing more, or if she felt she had more then she needed she would give it to others that needed more. SO TO ALL THAT THINK THIS FAMILY DID NOTHING FOR CHRIS, YOU NEED TO JUST SHUT UP!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT OR GROUNDS TO SAY ANYTHING NEGATIVE!!!! THANK YOU LINDA FOR BEING THERE WITH A HELPING HAND, FORM ALL OF THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE TOUCHED IN YOUR LIFE, We love and respect all that you do!!!!!!
Steve December 21, 2012 at 06:54 pm
Linda,I was in the Navy 1979 in Beirut and was shot three times.I bled out and was gone for five minutes before the corpsman revived me.I just want to tell you there is something nice on the other side of this and that is where your daughter is now.It really exists.If this hadn't happened to me I would never have believed it.I amnot sure how it all works but there is a nice place for us after we leave Earth.
Ruth Smith December 21, 2012 at 07:28 pm
Hi C and Peggy,
I am a lifelong friend of Linda's and love her like a sister. I first met Chris when she was about 3. She, like you, grew up and became a person, like you. As with all of us, she made her mistakes. For example, look at the big mistake you both made writing heartless statements born out of ignorance. Big mistake, that one. God bless you with the beginnings of a willing heart toward compassion . Ruth Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii
snowman December 22, 2012 at 05:35 am
Who the fu*k are you telling people what to do? If they wanna say sorry for your loss let them.
Peggy December 22, 2012 at 01:13 pm
Wow. This is ridiculous. C nor myself NEVER said a "heartless" statement. C asked a normal question and she is being called heartless. I commented that it was JUST a questiion and now I am being chastized? I'm sure C as myself are sorry for everyone's loss but do you all really need to keep this going? Talk about ignorant people. Let it go. Geeesh
Norman Nather December 23, 2012 at 06:12 pm
I am with you Cory!
C you are heartless ass!
K December 23, 2012 at 06:34 pm
I'm sorry for you loss but I'm going to have to agree with C and her question, if my daughter or son where ever homeless or needed help I would invite them back into my house until they can get back on there feet instead of leave them homeless to basically die. Don't even begin to call me heartless because I am sorry for you loss but if it was my kid, they would have never been homeless in the first place because they can always come back home.
Anne December 23, 2012 at 08:45 pm
To those who are questioning the family's course of action, please consider this: Even if assistance is offered or provided, an adult is not required to accept. I can imagine being in the position of having a loved one refuse help and the helplessness I would feel if they chose to refuse. It sounds like Chris's family offered support, it was refused and an unthinkable thing happened. With media as it is today, we are brought into this family's personal space and grief, and we should tread with kindness and understanding.
It's one thing to have a question, but should you actually ask that question one-on-one to a grieving person? If not, don't ask it in an anonymous posting. May time bring Chris's family comfort in the knowledge their girl is in a better place. Please accept my condolences.
D December 30, 2012 at 02:30 am
Wow you people are nuts a mother lost a child someone asks a question and many of you freak out.... this is America a person does have the right to speak their mind... If you are easily offended by what you read.... DON'T read it... an easy response would have been we tried to do everything we could. I doubt any of us are beyond reproach and have no business demanding that others go fourth and repent.
Sorry for the loss of your child.

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