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Husband Arrested in Estranged Wife's Mysterious Death

1/25/2026

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Gordon Abas Goodarzi was arrested in connection with the homicide of his estranged wife Aryan Papoli, whose body was found in the San Bernardino Mountains on November 18, 2025.
An autopsy determined Papoli's death resulted from injuries consistent with a fall.
Goodarzi is held without bail.
Papoli was Iranian-born and moved to Newport Beach for retirement.
Navid expressed shock at her death and plans to create a tribute website.

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Gordon Abas Goodarzi was arrested in connection with the homicide of his estranged wife Aryan Papoli, whose body was found in the San Bernardino Mountains on November 18, 2025.
An autopsy determined Papoli's death resulted from injuries consistent with a fall.
Goodarzi is held without bail.
Papoli was Iranian-born and moved to Newport Beach for retirement.
Navid expressed shock at her death and plans to create a tribute website.