On November 10, 2019, the body of Jose Alcides Rodriguez, a 57-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered in the waters off the coast of San Diego, California. It was an ordinary morning when fishermen, going about their usual activities, came across the lifeless body floating approximately two miles from shore. The sight was alarming, prompting them to quickly radio the United States Coast Guard for assistance. In turn, the Coast Guard contacted the San Diego Harbor Police Department to handle the situation.
Upon arrival, officers found the decedent unresponsive and in a moderate state of decomposition, suggesting he had been in the water for some time prior to his discovery. Despite their prompt response, there was nothing that could be done to revive him. The officers managed to carefully lift his body aboard the boat, respecting the dignity of the deceased, before transporting him back to shore.
With no immediate identification or personal belongings to shed light on his identity or circumstances leading to his untimely demise, the case fell into the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. Assigned the Namus ID: UCP64023, his case remains a mystery, as questions concerning his life and the events leading up to his death linger. The Medical Examiner's office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California, stands as the agency in charge. Their mission is to determine the cause and manner of death in the hopes of bringing closure to any family or friends who may be unaware of his fate. For those seeking further information, the office can be contacted at 858-694-2895 or through their website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. The agency is committed to resolving the circumstances of this unclaimed person and seeks public assistance to identify any potential relatives or acquaintances who might hold the key to his story.
Date Found: 11/10/2019
