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Joseph J. Kafka, a 66-year-old resident of San Diego, California, was found deceased in his condominium on May 21, 2024. Living alone in his second-story apartment, Joseph was a quiet individual whose presence went unnoticed for several days. Concern arose among residents and complex workers when Joseph had not been seen or heard from since May 12, 2024. This prompted a welfare check request to local law enforcement, highlighting the growing concern for Joseph’s well-being.

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Date Found: 05/21/2024
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Victim Details

2024-06-12T23:05:57.32

2024-06-14T21:06:06.62

123891

UCP123891

46458

Joseph

J

Kafka

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

05/21/2024

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92117

No

42188

San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office

San Diego

California

San Diego County

Charles Thomson

Supervising Medical Examiner Investigator

5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, , San Diego, California

8586942895

County

Medical Examiner

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

11/28/2025


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