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Well-known arts couple found dead in running SUV on Northern California freeway

Judith and Wylie Sheldon were discovered dead inside a running vehicle on Interstate 5 near Redding. The pair were prominent philanthropists in the San Francisco arts community. The California Highway Patrol is currently leading the investigation.

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The California Highway Patrol is identified as the agency investigating the deaths.

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  1. CHP investigates deaths of arts couple found in SUV

    Judith and Wylie Sheldon were discovered dead inside a running vehicle on Interstate 5 near Redding. The pair were prominent philanthropists in the San Francisco arts community. The California Highway Patrol is currently leading the investigation.

    What's confirmed:

    • Judith and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running SUV on Interstate 5 near Redding.
    • The couple were prominent San Francisco arts philanthropists.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The California Highway Patrol is investigating the deaths.
    confidence 90%

  2. Investigation underway after San Francisco arts patrons found dead on I-5

    Judith and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running SUV on Interstate 5 near Redding. The couple were prominent San Francisco arts philanthropists. Authorities are currently investigating the deaths.

    What's confirmed:

    • Judith and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running SUV on Interstate 5 near Redding.
    • Judith Sheldon was the daughter of Oscar-winning director William Wyler.
    • The deaths of the San Francisco arts patrons are under investigation.
    • Judith Sheldon was 84 and Wylie Sheldon was 86.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The couple were traveling to Oregon on a hot day.
    • Judith Sheldon was a classic actress.
    confidence 90%

  3. San Francisco Arts Patrons Judith and Wylie Sheldon Found Dead on I-5

    Judith and Wylie Sheldon were discovered dead in a running SUV on Interstate 5 near Redding. Judith Sheldon was 84 and the daughter of Oscar-winning director William Wyler. Wylie Sheldon was 86.

    What's confirmed:

    • Judith and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running vehicle on Interstate 5 near Redding.
    • Judith Sheldon was the daughter of Oscar-winning filmmaker William Wyler.
    • The couple were prominent San Francisco arts patrons and philanthropists.
    • The California Highway Patrol is investigating the deaths.
    • Judith Sheldon was 84 and Wylie Sheldon was 86.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The deaths were medically related.
    • The vehicle was parked north of Fawndale Road.
    • The deaths occurred during near record-breaking heat.
    confidence 90%