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UPDATED: Man found dead in Palmdale

by Anthony Cheval • December 8, 2013

Deputies on Sunday found a broken window, blood on the door and a dead man inside one of the units at the Sierra View Gardens Complex in the 37800 Block of 20th Street East in Palmdale. (Photo by TONY CHEVAL)
Deputies on Sunday found a broken window, blood on the door and a dead man inside one of the units at the Sierra View Gardens Complex in the 37800 Block of 20th Street East in Palmdale. (Photo by TONY CHEVAL)

PALMDALE – Sheriff’s homicide detectives responded to the Sierra View Gardens Senior Living Complex in Palmdale Sunday morning where a bludgeoned body was found inside one of the units, authorities said.

The incident was reported around 8:23 a.m., Dec. 8. The complex is located in the 37800 Block of 20th Street East in Palmdale.

“The investigation is unfolding and at this point we’re conducting a crime scene investigation,” said Lead Detective Luis Nunez of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.

(Photo by TONY CHEVAL)
(Photo by TONY CHEVAL)

Nunez said detectives suspect foul play because the body appeared to be beaten, and detectives found “a broken window and blood on the door.”

No identifying information is being released for the victim at this point, Nunez said.

“We do have a person deceased inside the location, and because the person lived alone, at this point, we don’t know the identity of the individual. That’s still pending,” Nunez said.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau at 323-890-5500.

UPDATED 12/8/13 @8:30 pm: Authorities said the victim is a Hispanic male in his 60s, and he suffered from blunt force trauma to his upper torso.  They are still withholding his name until next of kin has been notified. According to an updated press release from homicide detectives:

“Deputies received a call for service to check on the welfare of the resident… Upon arrival, deputies saw a broken window. They knocked on the door several times and did not get a response. They forced entry into the location and observed the victim suffered from blunt force trauma to his upper torso. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Detectives were unable to locate any witnesses. There is no additional information available at this time.”

UPDATED 12/11/13: The victim has been identified as 62-year-old Palmdale resident Buenaventura Ramos Nolasco, according to the Los Angeles County Coroners Office.  

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

6 comments for "UPDATED: Man found dead in Palmdale"

  1. [removed[ says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    wow now the seniors in palmton arent even safe this is sad very sad

    • sikntired says

      December 11, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      Relax ryneshia,they are looking for someone he knew,nothing stolen,per av press article.

  2. Elisa says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    This murdered victim had an extended family and I’m sure several friends and even though I hadn’t seen him in awhile (I live in Michigan) he was a wonderful uncle (tio) to many nieces and nephews. I’m saddened by these events but know that those responsible will eventually be caught. You may run but never hide from this gruesome act of evil! May you rest in peace Tio Ventura. I love you and will always hold a special place in my heart for the most compassionate and giving uncle I’ve ever known. Elisa

  3. Lydia~ says

    December 10, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I just found out about this sad news this morning as I stop to take my mom to the Doctors…she was telling me about this crime.
    I am so upset that our elderly are not safe even at their in closed little community.
    I am so mad because,
    the manager don’t care for this place…it used to be for seniors only..now you go there and you see all kind of people there.
    it’s no longer safe…
    what’s gonna take for this place to turn around like it used to be before the previews manager move to another building?
    does anyone care??

  4. Arianaa says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    /: Goobye Tio .

  5. Maritza says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Rip tio Ventura we all miss yuu :'(

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