On October 24, 2022, a body was discovered in St. Charles, Missouri, identified as Senon Ortega Ochoa, a homeless Mexican national. Ochoa had been living in a store room behind a bar, and his death appeared to be from natural causes. Despite extensive efforts, authorities have been unable to trace any family members either in the United States or Mexico, leaving Ochoa’s body unclaimed.
Investigations revealed that Ochoa used multiple identities and social security numbers, which significantly complicated efforts to uncover his true identity and track down possible next of kin. Additionally, when his fingerprints were processed, they matched an outstanding FBI warrant, adding another layer of complexity to this case. Despite these challenges, authorities have diligently worked to piece together Ochoa's life and background.
The Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles has been responsible for handling Ochoa’s case. Located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road, Suite 120, this agency remains open to receiving any potential leads or information that could help bring closure to this case. The public may contact them at 636-949-1878 for any related inquiries. Within law enforcement and social services, the collaborative effort to honor Ochoa's life and identity continues, highlighting the many challenges and intricacies involved in addressing cases of unclaimed individuals.
Date Found: 10/24/2022
