On August 22, 2024, at approximately 11:00 PM, officers from the LAPD Central Division responded to a call reporting a potential deceased individual. The call was made due to a foul odor emanating from a specific location. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the body of an unidentified male in an advanced state of decomposition. The decedent, later identified by Namus ID UCP133646 as Carlin Francois Wilkins, was found inside a tent, suggesting the individual may have been residing there for some time.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene, and the paramedics officially pronounced the individual deceased on August 23, 2024, at precisely 12:00 AM. During the initial assessment, authorities found no apparent signs of foul play or external trauma on the body. This lack of evidence of violence or injury led investigators to consider other potential causes of death as they continued their inquiry.
The case is being handled by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office, which is located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, California. The case number for this investigation is 2024-13355. For further information, the Medical Examiner's office can be contacted at 323-343-0512, or further details may be found on their official website at https://me.lacounty.gov/. With the decedent unclaimed, the case remains open as efforts continue to trace any family or acquaintances who might hold more information about Carlin Francois Wilkins and the circumstances leading to his untimely death.
Date Found: 08/23/2024
