In the late spring of 2011, concern grew among the family of Domingo Flores, Jr., a 53-year-old Hispanic male, after weeks passed without a word from him. Their worries culminated in a grim discovery on May 22, 2011, at his residence on Dayton Street in South Bend, Indiana. There, family members found Domingo Flores, Jr. deceased, bringing a tragic end to their search.
Investigators from the Saint Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit determined that Flores had been the victim of a homicide.
An autopsy revealed that he had been shot multiple times. Further investigation at the scene uncovered that his body had been concealed within a crawlspace under his house. It is believed that he had been killed sometime in the weeks leading up to the discovery of his body.
The investigation into the murder of Domingo Flores, Jr. has been ongoing since 2011. A significant development in the case came in November 2012 when his stolen blue Dodge Ram truck was located in another jurisdiction. The vehicle was returned to South Bend, where it was processed for potential evidence and provided investigators with new leads. Despite these efforts and the passage of time, no arrests have been made in connection with his death. The case remains an active and open investigation, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public. To encourage assistance, the family has offered a financial reward for any tip that leads to an arrest. As of now, the person or persons responsible for the death of Domingo Flores, Jr. have not been publicly identified, and no suspects have been charged.
