On April 25, 2023, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office was notified about an unresponsive male found in a motor vehicle in Los Angeles, California. The individual, later identified as Miguel Angel Pineda, was reportedly living out of the vehicle at the time of his death. Prompt action was taken to identify the decedent using fingerprint analysis, which confirmed his identity as Miguel Angel Pineda.
Following the identification, the case was registered with the Namus ID: UCP107097. Despite this positive identification, efforts to locate the next of kin have not been successful to date. This has added complexity to the case, leaving a cloud of uncertainty regarding the decedent’s personal background, family connections, or potential claims to his remains.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, is responsible for the investigation surrounding Mr. Pineda’s death. This agency, with a contact number of 323-343-0512, continues to seek any information that could lead to the identification of Miguel Angel Pineda's next of kin. Further information can be accessed through their official website at https://me.lacounty.gov/, referencing Agency Case Number 2023-04387.
Date Found: 04/25/2023
