On the morning of September 19, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m., an unidentified male, later tentatively identified as Juan Carlos Rivera, was discovered unresponsive in a parking lot in Van Nuys, California. The discovery was made by a security officer, who immediately contacted emergency services. Upon their arrival, paramedics were unable to revive the individual, and he was subsequently pronounced dead at 8:10 a.m.
Despite efforts to gather information, little is known about Rivera's life prior to his death. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, is overseeing the case. Registered under Namus ID: UCP111418 and agency case number 2023-12592, the office has not found any evidence of trauma or foul play, and Rivera’s medical history remains unknown.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner encourages anyone with information that could aid in identifying Rivera or shedding light on his life to reach out. Inquiries or leads can be directed to the medical examiner's office at 323-343-0512. More information is also available through their official website. The case remains open as authorities continue to seek understanding and closure for the unclaimed person found on that fateful morning.
Date Found: 09/19/2023
