Reconstruction of the victim by NCMEC. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Reconstruction of the victim by NCMEC. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Date of Discovery: July 19, 1992
Location of Discovery: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Same day
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 12-17 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 128 lbs.
Hair: Dark brown to black, straight and of medium length.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Light complexion. Slim build. He had a scar on his upper left arm, 1/2" by 1/4" in size.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Undershorts, blue pants, and tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Black Casio watch.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
Around 8:15 p.m., the victim and another boy were standing at a bus stop at the corner of Vernon Avenue and Compton Boulevard in Los Angeles when they were shot by passengers in a passing vehicle. Both were transported to the hospital where the victim was pronounced dead, and the other victim died the following day, on July 20th.
The occupants in the vehicle had apparently made a "gang challenge" toward the two victims.
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-Mail: idunit(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1992-06560
Agency Name: Los Angeles Police Department - Newton Division
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 323-846-6556
Agency E-Mail: contact.lapdonline(at)gmail.com
Agency Case Number: 92-1322978
NCIC Case Number: U596014674
NamUs Case Number: 3774
NCMEC Case Number: 1184146
Former Hot Case Number: 683
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Added: 2/7/07; Last Updated: 7/21/19
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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