On April 28, 2026, a local transient in Cudahy, California, made a distress call to 911 after discovering a male individual unresponsive at a construction yard. Responding paramedics arrived promptly at the scene and subsequently pronounced the individual deceased at 6:16 a.m. The individual was identified as Esteban Cordeo Perez, a male with origins from Sinaloa, Mexico. His untimely death led to an investigation conducted by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, took jurisdiction over the case, designated under Agency Case Number 2026-06882. Despite efforts, the case of Esteban Cordeo Perez remains unresolved, with no family or next of kin coming forward to claim his body.
As part of the investigative process, the agency provided resources through its website and contact number, 323-343-0512, in hopes of obtaining additional information regarding Esteban's identity or family connections. Unfortunately, this case highlights the challenges often faced in unclaimed person cases, particularly within transient populations. Namus ID UCP160614 catalogs this case, seeking any leads that may help bring closure to those familiar with Mr. Perez's life.
Date Found: 04/28/2026
