On November 8, 2024, a male body was discovered in San Diego, California, bringing forth the case of Chester F. Swartz. The decedent, a tentatively identified 66-year-old White male, appeared to have been living without a home at the time of his death. His last known residence was along a section of the San Diego County riverbed, a location known to be frequented by the local homeless community. On the day of the discovery, bystanders found him unresponsive and promptly alerted emergency services.
Upon arrival, the paramedics transported Chester F. Swartz by ambulance to a nearby hospital for emergency care. Despite the medical team's efforts to initiate lifesaving procedures, the attempts were unsuccessful, and a physician officially pronounced him dead. This unfortunate incident has been cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP134843.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office is currently overseeing the case. They are located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California. For further information or inquiries, the office can be reached at 858-694-2895, and additional details can be accessed through their website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. The agency has assigned this case the number 2024-3333, as they continue their efforts to conclude the investigation and reach out for any claims for Chester F. Swartz.
Date Found: 11/08/2024
