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On July 1, 2024, the body of John Mark Watkins was found in Gardena, California. Watkins, a 73-year-old male, passed away at Kindred Hospital South Bay on the same day. Following his death, authorities sought to identify and contact any family members, but were unsuccessful, leaving Watkins as an unclaimed person. Consequently, his body was transported to the Los Angeles County Morgue.
Despite the absence of familial connections, it was revealed that Mr. Watkins had served in the Army, le ...Read More
Date Found: 07/01/2024
Despite the absence of familial connections, it was revealed that Mr. Watkins had served in the Army, le ...Read More
Date Found: 07/01/2024
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131383
UCP131383
48663
John
Mark
Watkins
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Male
07/01/2024
Gardena
California
Los Angeles County
90247
No
43837
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
LISA BRANSON
MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR, Notifications
1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California
3233430512
County
Medical Examiner
2024-12844
2024-10-15
White
Unknown
Unknown
11/28/2025
Area Recovered:
