602UMCA - Unidentified Male

Decedent's jewelry, keys, and personal items.

Date of Discovery: January 21, 1999
Location of Discovery: Downey, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Over one week prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 17-25 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Weight: 114 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Fila black tennis shoes size 6 1/2, maroon denim jeans, white short sleeve shirt, brown alligator-hide belt.
Jewelry: Black Casio calculator watch, ring with red stone-resembling a school class ring, yellow-metal bracelet with marijuana leaf on links.
Additional Personal Items: Wallet with 2 photos found inside, tarot cards, keys and a key ring.

Circumstances of Discovery

The decedent was located inside an apartment walk-in closet in the 9200 block of Telegraph Road, in the city of Downey. The body was found shortly after 9:30 a.m. by the apartment manager after receiving complains regarding a foul odor.

Investigating Agency(s)

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: 1999-00604

NCIC Case Number: U240002263
NamUs Case Number: 3398

Information Source(s)

NamUs
Los Angeles County Coroner

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2006; Last Updated: 1/11/21