Jorge Hernandez, a 65-year-old male, resided in a home in San Diego, California. In the week leading up to his passing, he had been ill and experiencing persistent coughing. On the evening of January 2, 2025, his roommate overheard him coughing in his room. The next day, January 3, 2025, the roommate became concerned when knocking on the decedent's door elicited no response. Upon opening the door, the roommate found the lights on and Jorge unresponsive and stiff on the floor. A 911 call was immediately placed.
Paramedics arrived at the scene and confirmed Jorge's death. Postmortem changes indicated that medical intervention would not alter the outcome. No evidence of trauma, abuse, neglect, or foul play was discovered. The case was subsequently referred to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California. The agency can be contacted at 858-694-2895 and their case number for Jorge Hernandez is 2025-00699. His NamUs ID is UCP140479.
The decedent remains unclaimed. Efforts to connect him with family or acquaintances will determine the next steps regarding his case. Those seeking further information can consult the agency's website at San Diego County Medical Examiner. Jorge's passing underscores the importance of community support and outreach in such cases.
Date Found: 01/03/2025
