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On October 13, 2021, the body of Jose Juvenal Rodas-Flores was discovered in a tent beneath the overpass on the East Lake Levee in Santa Cruz, California. A man living a transient lifestyle, Mr. Rodas-Flores had called Santa Cruz County home for approximately 23 years following his emigration from El Salvador. His presence in the area spanned more than two decades, but despite his long residence, circumstances led to his tragic demise in seclusion.

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Date Found: 10/13/2021
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Victim Details

2024-05-02T18:33:30.44

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121340

UCP121340

45868

Jose

Juvenal

Rodas Flores

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

10/13/2021

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

No

41712

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

5200 Soquel Avenue, , Santa Cruz, California

8314547792

County

Coroner

21-08348

2021-10-13

Black

Brown

Brown

11/26/2025


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