Tyler Dickson, 20, was found dead inside a tent during a camping trip at Bidwell Canyon Marina campground in Oroville, California. He was discovered early on July 3, 2021, after another camper called 911 to report an injury. Responding law enforcement and medical personnel declared him deceased and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office determined his death to be a homicide.

Tyler was camping with his girlfriend and her family when he was killed. Despite other campers being nearby, no immediate suspects were identified. Investigators have served several search warrants and followed up leads, and the Governor’s office announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Tyler had played football at El Cerrito High School and was studying kinesiology as a student-athlete at Contra Costa College.

His mother, Jade Nelson, has publicly pushed for answers and put up billboards and posters seeking information. The case remains unsolved; anyone who was at Bidwell Canyon Marina on July 3, 2021, or who has relevant information is asked to come forward.