Marquette Deon Scott Jr., 32, was found dead in Los Angeles on December 3, 2023. Authorities described the circumstances as suspicious and the Los Angeles Police Department opened an intensive investigation.

In the days after the discovery, officers conducted numerous interviews and collected evidence at the scene that led to the identification of a primary suspect. That person, believed to have had a personal connection to Scott, was arrested on December 10, 2023 and is awaiting trial on charges related to Scott’s death.

The community and Scott’s family have said the arrest brought some relief, and the LAPD is still asking anyone with further information to come forward.

If anyone knew Marquette or has information about what happened, please share what you know with investigators.