Mon. Dec 15th, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a man whose remains were discovered off the Santa Ana River Trail, near Yorba Regional Park.

On Oct. 11, a citizen discovered the skeletonized remains while walking the river trail and contacted the Sheriff’s Department.

The unidentified man is suspected to be Caucasian, between 25 and 40 years old, approximately 5’10” and possibly with short brown hair. The John Doe was wearing an XL/XXL black T-shirt with the word “fuego” written on the front, tan-colored “Dickies” pants size 38 x 34, white Nike “AirForce Ones” and white socks.

Although the clothing was oversized, the man is believed to be of average size and build. No further identifying information was available.

Earlier this month, Orange County Coroner officials contacted forensic artist Carl Koppelman, to develop this possible likeness of the individual.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Orange County Coroner’s Office at (714) 647-7400.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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