Homicide Report > Michelle Lozano, 17 [Updated]
Michelle Lozano, 17 [Updated]
Died April 26, 2011
Michelle Lozano, a 17-year-old Latina, was found dead Tuesday, April 26, near the southbound 5 Freeway at State Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue in Boyle Heights, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A homeless person called police after finding Lozano's nude body in a broken-open container in the brush about 11:30 p.m. Monday, according to an official at the Los Angeles Police Department's Hollenbeck Station. Authorities pronounced the girl dead at the scene early Tuesday.
Investigators determined from evidence that Lozano had been wrapped in plastic bags and stuffed in the plastic container. Afterward, the container was dumped over a concrete barrier along the freeway. When it hit the ground, the container broke open and spilled Lozano’s body into the shrubs.
Police said there were no obvious signs of trauma. Coroner's officials said that a cause of death has been deferred and a final determination will not be available for at least six to eight weeks.
Lozano was a resident of Los Angeles and had a tattoo on each wrist, one reading "Love" and the other "Hate," officials said.
Anyone with information about her death is asked to contact Det. Douglas Kirkland at (323) 342-8953. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
[Update Jan. 12, 2012: The coroner's office said Lozano died from asphyxia by strangulation and her death was ruled a homicide.]
— Tony Barboza and Paloma Esquivel
- Neighborhood: Boyle Heights
- Age: 17
- Gender: Female
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LAPD Hollenbeck
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
17 reader comments about Michelle Lozano
R.I.P U were a cool CHick U will Be missed BABy girl im sorry for what happen to u
May 3, 2011 at 12:49 p.m.
My heart goes out to the family....may michelle rip.....god bless
May 3, 2011 at 10:46 p.m.
What a horrible ending to this young girl's life.
May 5, 2011 at 8:33 a.m.
this is so sadd<3 your in a better place mija.. whoever did this to you is going down!!! you shouldnt be gone, just look down on your family.. look out for them!! my blessing go out toyour family
May 5, 2011 at 10:17 a.m.
RIP, I hope they find the monster or monsters who did this. God bless her and her family who must be going through the worst time of their life.
May 5, 2011 at 11:38 a.m.
Any updates on this murder? This is a pretty sick and twisted homicide if the details are accurate...
May 11, 2011 at 5:18 p.m.
There are no updates, she was my cousin and very hard for the family. It got lost in the news right away. Her services were last week, and not one reporter or camera.
May 12, 2011 at 2:40 p.m.
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
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You and I will meet again
When we're least expecting it
One day in some far off place
I will recognize your face
I won't say goodbye my friend
For you and I will meet again
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Love You Michelle RIP Baby Girl
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May 17, 2011 at 2:54 p.m.
may you rest in peace baby girl we all miss you ur in gods hands now hoping ur watching over us.... i love you
May 20, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.
are there any updates of who did this to this poor girl ..this poor girl was dumped and left like trash but still no one has been charged for this. but some whiteman gets beat up at a dodger game and all northeast police staion is out looking for that suspect.the victims of low income communities deserve the same justice as everyone else I guess it took the mayor of san francisco to make things happen our mayor can care less hes to busy trying to lay people off .
June 2, 2011 at 1:22 p.m.
— lh resident .... its an unfortunate fact of life that black on black; latino on latino crime is so prevalent, its no longer news.
I agree that the low income residents deserve justice just as much as any. But considering the huge sums of public money that's already being spent there, sometimes other racial or social groups has to have their due too.
June 2, 2011 at 4:37 p.m.
Family if police have not, check her facebook, who was she talking to dating? Call all contacts check cell and #'s maybe you can find something out then have them follow up.
So sad! Please keep us informed. She needs justice!
Sept. 14, 2011 at 2:55 p.m.
Michelle me and my bro victor will always have you in our hearts!! You were one of a kind!! And till today will always be! My brother had came down to visit!! And it breaks my heart to know you guys didn't see eachother anymore! But someday we will find eachother!! We love you!! And best belive I would love to know who the person/s who did this are ill make sure they burned in hell! Alive!
Oct. 4, 2011 at 8:34 p.m.
We Miss Yu Soo Much BabyGirl,! You May Be Gone Buht Never Forqotten.! Rest In Paradise BabyGirl.! We Love Yuh.!<3'
Nov. 13, 2011 at 9:07 a.m.
we all miss you , we will meet again !
you will neever be forrgotten always in our heearts now and forever <3
Nov. 23, 2011 at 12:46 p.m.
Baby Girl I have been wanting to write this but I'm afraid to even remember your death. But me and my family miss you and we love youh. Well see each other soon
Dec. 11, 2011 at 9:05 p.m.
Rip you will be missed., your in God hands now,. Cant believe some crazy person would do this to you. You dont deserve it at all, Its a shame your life got taken away like that and treat you like trash. I would hate to see my children like that.. My prayers goes to you and your family.. May you rest in peace.
March 6, 2012 at 11:43 a.m.
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