January 16, 2025 - Cases in which remains are found and reported to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) by the investigating law enforcement agency are listed below and are still under investigation by the Department. The DME cannot confirm human remains until after the DME processes them at our facility.
| MEDICAL EXAMINER CASE NUMBER | FIRE | APPROXIMATE LOCATION | DATE (Death Pronounced) | STATUS | Confirmed Human Remains? |
| 2025-00521 | Palisades | Hospital Death | 1/8/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00521 | Yes |
| 2025-00545 | Eaton | 3400 block of Monterosa Dr. in Altadena | 1/8/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00545 | Yes |
| 2025-00546 | Eaton | 300 block of Alta Pine Dr. in Altadena | 1/8/2025 | Unidentified Doe #24 | Yes |
| 2025-00547 | Palisades | 20900 block of Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu | 1/9/2025 | Unidentified Doe #19 | Yes |
| 2025-00561 | Eaton | 100 block of W. Terrace St. in Altadena | 1/8/2025 | Unidentified Doe #26 | Yes |
| 2025-00557 | Palisades | 20400 block of Roca Chica Dr. in Malibu | 1/9/2025 | Unidentified Doe #20 | Yes |
| 2025-00555 | Palisades | 15300 block of Friends St. in Pacific Palisades | 1/9/2025 | Unidentified Doe #28 | Yes |
| 2025-00564 | Eaton | 3200 block of Tonia Ave. in Altadena | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00564 | Yes |
| 2025-00585 | Eaton | 3200 block of Tonia Ave. in Altadena | 1/9/2025 | Unidentified Doe #29 | Yes |
| 2025-00586 | Eaton | 100 block of E. Las Flores Dr. in Altadena | 1/9/2025 | Unidentified Doe #25 | Yes |
| 2025-00595 | Palisades | 22100 block of Swenson Dr. in Topanga | 1/9/2025 | Unidentified Doe #32 | Yes |
| 2025-00621 | Eaton | 800 block of E. Sacramento St. in Altadena | 1/10/2025 | Unidentified Doe #39 | Yes |
| 2025-00674 | Eaton | 100 block of W. Terrace St. in Altadena | 1/10/2025 | Unidentified Doe #31 | Yes |
| 2025-00717 | Eaton | 3000 block of Krenz Ave. in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | Unidentified Doe #36 | Yes |
| 2025-00719 | Eaton | 200 block of Wapello St. in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | Unidentified Doe #38 | Yes |
| 2025-00725 | Eaton | 30 block W. Pine St. in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | Unidentified Doe #42 | Yes |
| 2025-00730 | Palisades | 1000 block of Glenhaven Dr. in Palisades | 1/11/2025 | Unidentified Doe #41 | Yes |
| 2025-00753 | Palisades | 23300 block of W. Paloma Blanca Dr. in Malibu | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00753 | Yes |
| 2025-00763 | Eaton | 500 block of E. Las Flores in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | Unidentified Doe #46 | Yes |
| 2025-00762 | Eaton | 80 block of W. Mariposa St. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | Unidentified Doe #49 | Yes |
| 2025-00759 | Palisades | 1700 block of Rambla Pacifico St. in Malibu | 1/12/2025 | Unidentified Doe #44 | Yes |
| 2025-00760 | Eaton | 100 block of E. Las Flores Dr. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | Unidentified Doe #37 | Yes |
| 2025-00768 | Eaton | 500 block of Punahou St. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | Unidentified Doe #47 | Yes |
| 2025-00770 | Eaton | 2500 Marengo Ave. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | Unidentified Doe #50 | Yes |
| 2025-00923 | Palisades | 600 block of Las Lomas Ave. in Pacific Palisades | 1/14/2025 | Unidentified Doe #54 | Yes |
| 2025-00979 | Palisades | 20900 block of Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu | 1/15/2025 | At the Department of Medical Examiner | Yes |
| 2025-01001 | Eaton | 20 block of E. Palm St. in Altadena | 1/15/2025 | At the Department of Medical Examiner | Yes |
It may take several weeks before the identification of the decedents is confirmed as the Department of Medical Examiner is relying on complex scientific methods of identification. These methods include dental record comparison, DNA comparison, medical records review, and use of radiographs to look for medical appliances and associated serial numbers. The DME uses dental records, medical records, and familial DNA associated with missing persons reports to compare to unidentified decedents and works with law enforcement agencies to gather information on suspected missing persons to conduct follow-up with families.
Case information will be available on our website once a decedent is identified and legal next of kin have been notified: Case Search – Medical Examiner.
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