On October 8, 2023, an unresponsive male body was discovered on a sidewalk in Pomona, California, adjacent to a closed business. The remains were later identified as belonging to Pedro Santiago Cardenas. Local authorities launched an investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding his death and to find any potential connections or details that might aid in their inquiries.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, California, is the agency handling this case. Their primary responsibility is to ascertain the cause of death and assist in efforts to locate any surviving family members or acquaintances who might have insight into the decedent's last moments. Known by the Agency Case Number 2023-13672, this case also bears the Namus ID: UCP113578, entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to aid in matching the decedent with any existing missing person reports.
Despite these efforts, Pedro Santiago Cardenas remains unclaimed, with the agency actively seeking information from the public that could lead to connections with relatives or acquaintances. Concerned individuals or those with pertinent information are encouraged to contact the Medical Examiner's office at 323-343-0512. Further details about this case and others being handled by the examiner's agency can be found on their official website at https://me.lacounty.gov/.
Date Found: 10/08/2023
