Susan Liu, a 45-year-old Asian woman, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in the city of El Monte in eastern Los Angeles County. Authorities and coroner officials recorded her death as a homicide, noting the primary cause of death under the classification of "other," rather than attributing it to typical firearm or stabbing trauma. Beyond the initial official determinations made following the examination of the scene and her remains, law enforcement released few public details regarding the exact injuries she suffered or the specific circumstances under which she was found.
El Monte, located in the San Gabriel Valley, is a densely populated suburban municipality traversed by major transit corridors including Interstate 10 and State Route 19. The city maintains its own municipal police force, the El Monte Police Department, while the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau frequently provides investigative support and leads investigations into suspicious and violent deaths occurring within the city's jurisdiction. In 2018, Los Angeles County witnessed hundreds of violent deaths, and homicides that did not involve high-profile shootings often struggled to receive widespread news coverage.
The quiet handling of the investigation has left substantial questions surrounding the final moments of Susan Liu's life. Official records have not publicized whether her death occurred within a private residence, inside a vehicle, or in an open public area, nor have authorities publicly identified persons who may have had contact with her leading up to July 31, 2018. Investigators have likewise kept details surrounding potential physical evidence and motive confidential to protect the integrity of the open case.
In the years since 2018, no arrests have been announced, and no criminal charges have been filed in connection with Susan Liu's death. Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County have not publicly identified a suspect or a person of interest. Without public updates or eyewitness testimony coming forward, the case has remained among the county's unresolved homicides.
Investigators continue to rely on the possibility that someone with knowledge of the event may yet come forward to help piece together what transpired. Anyone who may have information regarding the death of Susan Liu or the circumstances leading to her homicide in El Monte is urged to contact local authorities or the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers.
