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Case Description
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In the early morning hours of May 7, 2024, a building maintenance worker in Los Angeles, California, became concerned after being unable to reach a resident, Josephina Sarmiento Cornejo. The worker noted a foul odor and observed flies near the door of her apartment, prompting them to call 911 for a wellness check. Upon arrival at the scene, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) was given access to Cornejo's apartment by the building maintenance, using a provided key. Inside, they discovered her ...Read More
Date Found: 05/07/2024
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Victim Details

2024-10-24T14:45:14.213

2024-10-30T16:20:06.827

131924

UCP131924

48879

Josephina

Sarmiento

Cornejo

Asian

Asian

Female

05/07/2024

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90026

No

43992

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

https://me.lacounty.gov/

2024-07542

2024-10-24

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

11/29/2025


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