Description:
On May 11, 1991, the body of a Hispanic male was found in Grant Hill Park in San Diego, California. He was found at around 2:30am next to a restroom by a couple walking through the park. His cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
He was believed to be 17-25 years old, stood 5’7” tall, and weighed 146 pounds. He had black hair and was wearing a brown sweater, a striped shirt, and brown trousers when he was discovered. Found with him was an empty coin purse, a screwdriver, and an unopened bag of peanuts.
NamUs ID:
UP59717
Agency Case ID:
1991-00995
Date Body Found:
May 11, 1991
Race:
Hispanic/Latino
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
17-25
Estimated PMI:
Less than 24 hours
Agency of Jurisdiction:
San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office
Investigator Kat On
858-694-2905
mxinvestigations@sdcounty.ca.gov
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/59717?nav
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184587/1
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/San_Diego_John_Doe_(May_1991)
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-12-me-2532-story.html
Status:
Pending
Last Updated: January 26, 2026