Grant Hill Park John Doe 1991

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

Posted on

January 26, 2026