On the morning of January 1, 2026, a passerby discovered the body of an unresponsive woman at a bus stop bench located at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Kittridge Street in Los Angeles, California. This prompted an immediate call to emergency services, bringing paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department Engine 89 and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division to the scene. Upon arrival, paramedic Seymour assessed the woman and pronounced her dead at 9:45 a.m., with no attempt at medical intervention reported.
The deceased, later identified through records as Kathleen Sue Delgardo, bore a Namus ID of UCP156151. Despite being identified, Kathleen's death remained unclaimed, necessitating further investigation and involvement from local authorities to determine any missing links to family or next-of-kin. Her information was handled by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, tasked with such matters. The office can be contacted at 323-343-0512 or visited online at https://me.lacounty.gov/ for any inquiries or potential claims of relation.
The case was logged under Agency Case Number 2026-00017, as efforts to piece together the circumstances of Kathleen’s last moments began. Although discovered amidst a bustling city, the tragic nature of an unclaimed life adds a somber note to the streets of Los Angeles, prompting a call to the community for any information or connection that may help provide closure for Kathleen Sue Delgardo. This maintains a heightened sense of urgency in resolving such cases, allowing the deceased the dignity of recognition and remembrance.
Date Found: 01/01/2026
