Suicide Suspected After Man Found Dead in Walnut Christmas Day

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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WALNUT - A 31-year-old man was found dead inside of a vehicle near a public park in Walnut Christmas Day, authorities said.

Ryan Anthony Mendoza, a resident of Walnut, was identified by Nani Cholakians, investigator with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. His body was found inside a vehicle near Avenida Deseo and Paseo Perdido, Which is near Lemon Creek Park.

While the autopsy has yet to be completed, investigators suspect suicide, Cholakians told SGV CityWatch.

Deputies responded to the scene around 3:41 p.m. December 25, according to Sgt. Reyes of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Diamond Bar/Walnut Station.

The body was found in a silver Nissan Leaf, Reyes told SGV CityWatch.