Homicide Report > Efrain Ortiz, 43
Efrain Ortiz, 43
Died Sept. 5, 2011
Efrain Ortiz, a 43-year-old Latino, died Monday, Sept. 5, more than a month after suffering trauma near Avenue Q and Division Street in Palmdale, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Ortiz was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital on July 29 after his girlfriend ran him over with a car.
Ortiz remained at the hospital until his death on Sept. 5, Winter said. Results of the autopsy are still pending.
Winter said he did not know if the girlfriend was arrested in connection with the death.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain additional details about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.
Anyone with details about the death of Efrain Ortiz is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Palmdale
- Age: 43
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Blunt force
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
Two reader comments about Efrain Ortiz
I knew Efrain, "Frankie" as we knew him growing up, since I was about 6 yrs old and I am now 36! Frankie you were the best friend to so many of us. May you rest in peace...Hope to see you again in Heaven with our lord.
Sept. 15, 2011 at 6:17 p.m.
This is one of nine homicides in a small area.
I would say to bulldoze this killing field, but that would mean the people would scatter to other areas to infect and destroy.
Sept. 25, 2011 at 8:36 a.m.
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