On January 7, 2022, the body of Carlos Alberto Montes, a 52-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered by California Highway Patrol officers and Cal-Trans workers. Carlos was found deceased within a homeless encampment in San Diego, California. The discovery of his body has raised questions and initiated an investigation by local authorities to piece together the circumstances leading to his untimely death. The case is being handled by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, as indicated by the Namus ID: UCP89797.
Carlos had been living a transient lifestyle, most likely as an unsheltered individual within San Diego, at the time of his passing. Despite the uncertainties surrounding his personal life, including his marital status, the search for answers continues, ensuring that his story does not remain untold. The San Diego community, along with the authorities, are striving to uncover details that could shed light on his identity and background.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, San Diego, California, has been tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of Carlos’s death. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the office at 858-694-2895. Further details can be accessed through their agency website at [https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html](https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html). As the investigation, referenced by agency case number 2022-00073, moves forward, there is hope that someone will come forward with vital information to help bring closure to this poignant case.
Date Found: 01/07/2022
