Agustin Torres-Perez, a homeless man originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, was found deceased in a parking lot in Downtown Los Angeles on the morning of November 23, 1994. For nearly three decades, his identity remained unknown, leaving his case listed under NamUs ID UCP112730. The discovery of his body marked the beginning of a long investigation to uncover who he was and where he came from.
On December 6, 2023, nearly 29 years after his death, Agustin Torres-Perez was finally identified. This breakthrough offered a sense of closure and resolution to a case that had been unsolved for decades. His journey from Guanajuato, Mexico, to the streets of Los Angeles, where he lived a life of hardship, is a poignant reminder of the stories and struggles behind unclaimed individuals.
The investigation was handled by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California. Their dedicated work, under case number 1994-09950, ultimately led to the identification of Mr. Torres-Perez. The agency can be contacted at 323-343-0512 or through their website at me.lacounty.gov for further information regarding this case or others.
Date Found: 11/23/1994
