In the early hours of November 1, 2022, in the historic district of Old Town San Diego State Park, a security guard on duty discovered the body of a man lying face down. Despite efforts to awaken him, including verbal and physical attempts, the man remained unresponsive. The security guard promptly called 911, and first responders soon arrived on the scene. Upon their assessment, the man was confirmed deceased, and no medical intervention was possible due to the presence of postmortem changes.
The deceased man was identified as Terry Jerome Jackson, a 64-year-old Black male who appeared to be experiencing homelessness in the San Diego area. His identity has been logged under the Namus ID: UCP100544. Despite investigations following his death, he remains an unclaimed person, suggesting no known family members or associates have come forward to claim his body or make arrangements for his aftercare.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California, is handling the case, identified under agency case number 2022-03669. For any inquiries or information that might aid in identifying next of kin for Mr. Jackson, the public is encouraged to contact the agency via telephone at 858-694-2895 or visit their website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. The office continues to seek information that may lead to bringing resolution to Terry Jerome Jackson's case, ensuring he receives a dignified recognition of his life.
Date Found: 11/01/2022
