Donovan Leo Green, 61, was found dead on March 1, 2008, inside an abandoned house in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood. A homeless man discovered Green unconscious and called police; officers determined Green had suffered fatal injuries and ruled the death San Diego’s first homicide of 2008. Investigators described the killing as a brutal assault and treated it as elder abuse that escalated to homicide.

Green had been living in precarious circumstances that left him vulnerable and isolated. The motive remains unclear and no suspects were publicly identified by authorities. The case stayed open and detectives asked the public for tips that might help resolve who was responsible.

If anyone knew Donovan, saw activity at the Golden Hill property, or has information, please contact the police.