In California, authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in solving the murder of 23-year-old Gabriel Gomez Raymundo, whose body was discovered in a fetal position, wrapped in a blanket, and placed inside a blue suitcase found floating in Lake Merritt on Halloween. The Oakland Police Department has released a plea for information about the victim's background, residence, work, and associates, urging the community to come forward with any details related to his death.
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in this homicide case, though specifics regarding the cause and manner of death have not been disclosed. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Oakland Police Department Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.
The investigation into this suspicious death began on October 31 when a call reporting a body in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Avenue was received by the communications division before 11 a.m. Responding officers discovered the victim with unidentified injuries and promptly requested medical assistance, initiating a comprehensive probe by homicide investigators.
Oakland Police Captain Alan Yu disclosed that, at the outset, investigators lacked information about the victim's identity and circumstances surrounding the incident. The focus of the inquiry includes determining the possible origin of the body in the lake, with all potential outcomes under consideration.
Recent findings indicate that the victim, originally from Guatemala, had resided in the United States for approximately eight years and appeared to be homeless, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Volunteers stumbled upon the partially submerged suitcase during a Halloween shore cleanup, leading to the discovery of the body and prompting an immediate call to 911. Volunteer Kevin Shomo, 71, emphasized the unusual weight of the suitcase, stating, "Normally, we see luggage in the lake, and sometimes it's full of clothes. Nothing like this."
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