Tron Scott Mayo Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Inglewood, California, was found dead on October 23, 2017, on an access road half a mile north of the 35500 block of Ridge Route Road in the Ridge Route area north of Castaic. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Mayo's body was discovered at the mouth of what appeared to be a gated driveway or access road off Ridge Route Road. Deputies were called to the scene at around 1 p.m. regarding a person in need of medical attention.
Upon arrival, they found Mayo's body and pronounced him dead at the scene at 1:24 p.m. The cause of death was determined to be multiple gunshot wounds and stab wounds.
The investigation into Mayo's death revealed that he was likely killed elsewhere and his body was subsequently dumped at the location where it was found. This theory was supported by unnamed officials at the scene, although the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department withheld many details to avoid jeopardizing the investigation. Lt. Rodney Moore of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department mentioned that there were aspects of the case that were not typical and that only the murderer would know, which is why specific information was not released to the public.
As of the latest available information, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Mayo's murder. The investigation remains open, and authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips. The case has drawn attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and the mystery surrounding the circumstances of Mayo's death. Despite the ongoing efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unsolved, leaving Mayo's family and the community seeking justice for his untimely and violent death.
