Homicide Report > Francisco Rivera, 49
Francisco Rivera, 49
Died July 30, 2011
Francisco Rivera, a 49-year-old Latino, was found dead Saturday, July 30, near Burtis Street and Southern Avenue in South Gate, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Rivera was killed between 9:39 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on July 29 on a popular bike trail, officials said. His body was discovered at 1:30 a.m. July 30.
The victim, a resident of South Gate, was celebrating that evening after obtaining his driver’s license. He immigrated from El Salvador a number of years ago.
A man was seen leaving the area where Rivera’s body was found in a light metallic-colored 1999 or newer Chevy Blazer or GMC Yukon.
The suspect is believed to be Latino, in his early 30s to early 40s with a stocky build. He had short black hair and a mustache and beard growth at the time of the killing.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be left at (800) 222-8477.
— Samantha Schaefer
- Neighborhood: South Gate
- Age: 49
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
One reader comment about Francisco Rivera
I can not belive the numbers of people killed, what a bunch of screwballs murdering each other...WHY?
Like Rodney King said, "Why Can't we just get along"
Think of the family's of all these people and the Broken Heart's and Tears.
Aug. 9, 2011 at 7:55 p.m.
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