On Nov. 21, 2001, the body of 26-year-old Long Kham Lenh was found by park rangers on an embankment near the Angels Point trail in Elysian Park in Los Angeles. Lenh was discovered wearing only briefs and socks; police reported there were no visible wounds on his body. An autopsy was performed and authorities determined the cause of death was strangulation.
Lenh was identified as a 26-year-old Asian male from Rosemead. Beyond his age, race and city of residence, public reports provide few personal details about his background, work or family. The case was handled by Los Angeles Police Department Northeast detectives, who took the initial lead on the investigation following the park rangers' discovery.
According to contemporary news coverage, investigators awaited autopsy results and were seeking information from the public. The LAPD asked anyone with information to contact Northeast detectives; the archived notice listed 485-2566 as a contact for tips. Public reporting from the time does not record any arrests, charges or later identification of a suspect in connection with Lenh's strangulation.
As of the sources available in the public record, the killing of Long Kham Lenh remains unsolved. No subsequent news reports or official releases located in the archives indicate an arrest, charge or closure of the case.
