"They were scraps of plywood that were put together and then they had a tarp over it to keep out the rain," Bachman said of the makeshift shelter on the lot near Joshua Tree, about 125 miles (201 ...

It wasn't clear where the town would purchase replacements, but several nurseries listed Joshua trees for sale. Seeds also are available at some online sites. "I never thought of that," Bachman said.

Bachman confirmed that a handgun registered to Orbeso was recovered near the bodies. She added that she is not aware of drugs being involved. The two were last seen entering Joshua Tree National ...