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On December 24, 2024, the body of David Tapia-Ruiz was discovered in a small encampment adjacent to a freeway in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office, located at 1104 North Mission Road, is currently handling the case, which is recorded under Namus ID UCP138104 and Agency Case Number 2024-20116. The body of Mr. Tapia-Ruiz has not yet been claimed, and authorities are actively seeking any information that may lead to the identification of his next-of-kin.
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Date Found: 12/24/2024
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Date Found: 12/24/2024
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138104
UCP138104
50374
David
Tapia Ruiz
Hispanic / Latino
Multiple
Male
12/24/2024
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
90061
No
45147
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
Melissa Munoz
Investigator, Notifications
1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California
3233430512
County
Medical Examiner
2024-20116
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/21/2025
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