On July 15, 2019, the body of Heron Armando Arciniega, a 60-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered in San Diego, California. A pest-control worker, conducting routine checks for insect infestations, entered Heron's single-room occupancy apartment that morning. The door was unlocked, and upon entering, the worker found Heron's body in bed. The condition of the body suggested he had been deceased for some time, as significant decomposition had set in.
Emergency services were immediately notified, prompting a rapid response from the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Fire Department. Paramedics arrived on the scene and quickly assessed the situation. Given the advanced state of decomposition, it was determined that Heron was beyond the help of medical intervention, and his death was confirmed at the scene.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office took over the case, with the agency's headquarters located at 5570 Overland Avenue in San Diego. They have cataloged the case under the number 2019-01812. Despite the case being open with efforts to locate any next of kin or claimants, Heron Armando Arciniega remains unclaimed. The agency, reachable at 858-694-2895 or via their website, continues to seek information that could connect Heron's remains with family or friends who might claim him and provide closure to this case.
Date Found: 07/15/2019
