(L.A.) Jose Ortiz-Torres, 25, Died in the Desert

Case Number: 2026-05068

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 25-year-old Latino male who passed away in the desert.

The coroner’s office identified the young man as Jose Ortiz-Torres.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Stab Wounds of Torso

RIP JOSE ORTIZ-TORRES ( March 26, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.