David Lazar was 29 and lived in Ceres, California. He was found dead on July 28, 2022, in circumstances that investigators judged not to be natural, and the case has been treated as a potential homicide.

Authorities carried out interviews, collected forensic evidence, and examined David’s personal and social connections. Several people were identified as persons of interest, but no arrests had been announced and the investigation remained open as detectives continued to follow leads and analyze evidence.

The community and David’s family sought answers after his death, and law enforcement asked anyone with information to come forward.