On September 26, 2023, an unidentified male body was discovered in Santa Cruz, California. The man, later identified via NamUs ID UCP114964 as Jose Manuel Flores, was hospitalized prior to his death. Despite the circumstances of his passing, little is known about his life or the events leading up to the discovery of his body. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, specifically the Coroner Division, is heading the investigation into his death.
The official case number for this investigation is 23-08623, and numerous efforts are being made to trace any relatives or acquaintances of Jose Manuel Flores in order to shed light on his background. The department has encouraged anyone with potential information about Flores to come forward, in hopes of providing him with a dignified closure and possibly reuniting him with his family or loved ones.
Concerned parties or those with information are urged to contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office - Coroner Division directly at their office located at 5200 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, California. The agency can be reached at 831-454-7792 for any inquiries or information regarding this case, which remains open and seeks resolution and understanding to honor the decedent's life and circumstances surrounding his untimely passing.
Date Found: 09/26/2023
