Identified! CA- Los Angeles, Male, 30-50, UP136088, found in a vacant house, multiple fake IDs in different genders and races. Nov 2024 (Kelvin Lanuza)

[cheemsg]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Estimated Age Group- Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)- 30-50
Estimated Year of Death- 2024
Height- 5' 3"-5' 10"(63-70 inches) , Estimated

Type- Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found- November 25, 2024
NamUs Case Created- January 6, 2025
ME/C QA Reviewed--

Location Found​

Location- Los Angeles, California 90038
County- Los Angeles County
Found On Tribal Land- No
Circumstances of Recovery- The skeletonized decedent was found dead in a vacant house on Gower Street in Los Angeles on 11/25/2024. Numerous fake identification cards for multiple subjects (different genders and races/ethnicities) were found near the decedent.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains- All parts recovered
Condition of Remains- Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Physical Description​

Hair Color- Brown
Head Hair Description- Thick, curly/wavy brown hair

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Distinctive Physical Features​

No Information Entered​

Clothing and Accessories​

Item
Description
Clothing
Pink T-shirt, Gray Sweatpants, Dark Blue Underwear, Black Socks x2

 

[iulia]

His NamUs page has been removed.

He is no longer listed as a UID on LA ME's website, but is not yet listed in their case search as identified. I'll post the link, perhaps it will be created later on.

https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2024-18448

 

[iulia]

Two older MPs from California were removed today, thought I'd mention them:

MP21485 Keyon Henry, 35 yo, missing since December 2012 from Montebello, LA County, CA

MP30476 Jose Gonzalez-Cortez, 31 yo, missing since February 2004 from Long Beach, LA County, CA

 

[iulia]

He's been identified as Kelvin Lanuza, 43 yo.

https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2024-18448