Luther Bill Malone, a 70-year-old African-American male, was discovered deceased in his San Diego studio flat on the morning of May 5, 2020. Mr. Malone lived alone and was described as a reserved individual by those who knew him. The discovery was made by his landlord, who had entered the residence to conduct a welfare check after noticing that Mr. Malone had failed to pay his rent on time, an unusual occurrence for the usually prompt tenant. Upon entering the locked apartment, the landlord found Mr. Malone lying unresponsive on the floor, prompting an immediate call to emergency services.
First responders from the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Fire Department arrived swiftly on the scene, but sadly, paramedics determined that Mr. Malone had already passed away. No resuscitative efforts were undertaken as it was clear from the lack of vital signs and significant postmortem changes that he had been dead for some time. Despite his age, Mr. Malone had no significant medical history and was not known to have a primary care physician, leaving questions about his final moments unanswered.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, took charge of the case, designated by agency case number 2020-01199. Despite an investigation, Mr. Malone’s death left a somber mystery, as he had no immediate family or close contacts to claim him. The case remains open with the medical examiner's office seeking any potential relatives to help bring closure to the unclaimed decedent’s story. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the office using the number 858-694-2895 or by visiting their website.
Date Found: 05/05/2020
