On January 30, 2025, in San Diego, California, the body of a 64-year-old Black male named Steve Rhodes was discovered. The decedent, who had been staying at the Alpha Project Shelter in downtown San Diego, was last known to be alive in the early morning hours of the same day. According to his neighboring bunkmate, Rhodes asked for water, marking the last confirmed interaction before his untimely passing.
Later that morning, staff at the Alpha Project Shelter found Steve Rhodes unresponsive in his bed and quickly called 911 for assistance. Paramedics arrived promptly and initiated advanced cardiac life support in an attempt to revive him. Despite their efforts, Rhodes could not be revived, and his death was pronounced on the scene. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office is now handling the case under the designation Namus ID: UCP138042 and Agency Case Number: 2025-00382.
For further information, the responsible agency, San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, can be reached at their office located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, San Diego, California, or through their contact number, 858-694-2895. Additional details regarding their services and procedures can be found on their official website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Steve Rhodes continues as authorities seek to piece together the final days of this unclaimed individual.
Date Found: 01/30/2025
