July 22, 2025 - The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) Special Operations Response Team (SORT) responded yesterday to the 10 block of La Venezia Court in Altadena to investigate possible human remains found there. SORT investigated and determined the remains were human. The death toll related to the wildfires is now 31 – 19 in the Eaton Fire and 12 in the Palisades. The latest Medical Examiner case number is 2025-11669 and is Unidentified Doe #431.
Case information is available on the website once a decedent is identified and legal next of kin have been notified: Case Search – Medical Examiner.
| MEDICAL EXAMINER CASE NUMBER | APPROXIMATE LOCATION | DATE (Death Pronounced) | STATUS |
| 2025-00521 | Hospital Death | 1/8/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00521 |
| 2025-00545 | 3400 block of Monterosa Dr. in Altadena | 1/8/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00545 |
| 2025-00546 | 300 block of Alta Pine Dr. in Altadena | 1/8/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00546 |
| 2025-00547 | 20900 block of Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00547 |
| 2025-00561 | 100 block of W. Terrace St. in Altadena | 1/8/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00561 |
| 2025-00557 | 20400 block of Roca Chica Dr. in Malibu | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00557 |
| 2025-00555 | 15300 block of Friends St. in Pacific Palisades | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00555 |
| 2025-00564 | 3200 block of Tonia Ave. in Altadena | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00564 |
| 2025-00585 | 3200 block of Tonia Ave. in Altadena | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00585 |
| 2025-00586 | 100 block of E. Las Flores Dr. in Altadena | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00586 |
| 2025-00595 | 22100 block of Swenson Dr. in Topanga | 1/9/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00595 |
| 2025-00621 | 800 block of E. Sacramento St. in Altadena | 1/10/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00621 |
| 2025-00674 | 100 block of W. Terrace St. in Altadena | 1/10/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00674 |
| 2025-00717 | 3000 block of Krenz Ave. in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00717 |
| 2025-00719 | 200 block of Wapello St. in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00719 |
| 2025-00725 | 30 block W. Pine St. in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00725 |
| 2025-00730 | 1000 block of Glenhaven Dr. in Palisades | 1/11/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00730 |
| 2025-00753 | 23300 block of W. Paloma Blanca Dr. in Malibu | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00753 |
| 2025-00763 | 500 block of E. Las Flores in Altadena | 1/11/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00763 |
| 2025-00762 | 80 block of W. Mariposa St. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00762 |
| 2025-00759 | 1700 block of Rambla Pacifico St. in Malibu | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00759 |
| 2025-00760 | 100 block of E. Las Flores Dr. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00760 |
| 2025-00768 | 500 block of Punahou St. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00768 |
| 2025-00770 | 2500 Marengo Ave. in Altadena | 1/12/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00770 |
| 2025-00923 | 600 block of Las Lomas Ave. in Pacific Palisades | 1/14/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00923 |
| 2025-00979 | 20900 block of Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu | 1/15/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00979 |
| 2025-01001 | 20 block of E. Palm St. in Altadena | 1/15/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-01001 |
| 2025-01300 | 20 block of Aloha Dr. in Pacific Palisades | 1/20/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-01300 |
| 2025-01708 | Hospital Death | 1/25/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-01708 |
| 2025-05736 | 900 block of Boston St in Altadena | 4/2/2025 | https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-05736 |
| 2025-11669 | 10 block of La Venezia Court in Altadena | 7/21/2025 | Unidentified Doe #431 |
The DME relies on complex scientific methods of identification in these cases due to the condition of the remains. These methods may include dental record comparison, DNA comparison, medical records review, or use of radiographs to look for medical prosthetics/devices and associated serial numbers. The DME uses dental records, medical records, and familial DNA associated with missing persons reports to compare to unidentified decedents. The DME also works with law enforcement agencies to gather information on suspected missing persons to conduct follow-up with families. Due to the complexity of these methods and the process, it can take considerable time to confirm a decedent’s identity in these types of cases.
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