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Cabin where Christopher Dorner died becomes a 'must see' attraction, memorial
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May 9, 2013
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Cabin where Christopher Dorner died becomes a 'must see' attraction, memorial
Visitors to Big Bear stop to see the ruins of the cabin Dorner died in. For some, it's an attraction. For others, a memorial. The property's future remains unclear.
A cross made of twigs and shoelaces was left at the fence that surrounds what remains of the cabin that burned down with Christopher Dorner inside near Big Bear.
A cross made of twigs and shoelaces was left at the fence that surrounds what remains of the cabin that burned down with Christopher Dorner inside near Big Bear.
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The other five cabins that make up the Seven Oaks Mountain Cabins seem to be undamaged after the main lodging cabin burned down during the final standoff between Christopher Dorner and law enforcement officers near Big Bear.
The other five cabins that make up the Seven Oaks Mountain Cabins seem to be undamaged after the main lodging cabin burned down during the final standoff between Christopher Dorner and law enforcement officers near Big Bear.
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An American flag flies half-staff in the middle of the cabin grounds where Christopher Dorner died near Big Bear. Many items, like furniture and books, have stayed put after the fire burned the walls of the cabin down to its foundation.
An American flag flies half-staff in the middle of the cabin grounds where Christopher Dorner died near Big Bear. Many items, like furniture and books, have stayed put after the fire burned the walls of the cabin down to its foundation.
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The stone chimney of the cabin where Christopher Dorner died near Big Bear is about the only thing left standing after the fire burnt the building down to its foundation.
The stone chimney of the cabin where Christopher Dorner died near Big Bear is about the only thing left standing after the fire burnt the building down to its foundation.
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Brent Berens, from The Oaks Restaurant, marks the location of the cabin where Christopher Dorner died near Big Bear on a hand-drawn map of the Angelus Oaks area.
Brent Berens, from The Oaks Restaurant, marks the location of the cabin where Christopher Dorner died near Big Bear on a hand-drawn map of the Angelus Oaks area.
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Erika Aguilar/KPCC
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Visitors to Big Bear stop to see the ruins of the cabin Dorner died in. For some, it's an attraction. For others, a memorial. The property's future remains unclear.

The manhunt for ex-LAPD cop Christopher Dorner ended three months ago. But many issues remain unresolved. We've now learned who shares the $one-million reward, but what will happen to the cabin near Big Bear where Dorner died during a confrontation with police?

RELATED: LAPD manhunt: The search for alleged cop killer Christopher Dorner

KPCC's Erika Aguilar discovered it's turned into an unofficial memorial.