(L.A.) Nicholas Florez, 37, Died in Compton

Case Number: 2024-04635

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a field between the freeway and a piece of property.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Nicholas Florez.

Born in Orange County, California. Mother’s maiden name is Morse.

STATUS: The decedent’s body has been released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered drug screening, the next public update may take three to five months.

RIP NICHOLAS ALEXANDER FLOREZ (November 20, 1986 – March 17, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 2:08 p.m.

The decedent was apparently found lifeless inside a tent along the 91 Freeway in Compton.