On December 23, 2023, the body of a male identified as Jose Gonzalez was discovered in Los Angeles, California. After his discovery, the decedent was promptly transported to a local hospital where he was officially pronounced deceased. The initial inquiries and medical examinations to establish the identity of Mr. Gonzalez were carried out at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.
Upon conducting a fingerprint analysis, the Medical Examiner's Office positively identified the deceased as Jose Gonzalez. Despite this confirmation of identity, efforts to locate his next of kin have so far been unsuccessful. This has left the case open with hopes that further information may come to light regarding his familial connections or background.
The case holds the Namus ID of UCP116652 with an agency case number of 2023-18197. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is handling the investigation. Located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California, the office has made its resources available for anyone who might have information about the deceased or his relatives. To provide assistance or seek additional details, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office can be contacted at 323-343-0512. More information about the agency and its services can be found on their website at [https://me.lacounty.gov/](https://me.lacounty.gov/).
Date Found: 12/23/2023
