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On February 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM, concerns arose within an apartment complex in Los Angeles, California, following the absence of Stephen James Erickson, whose body was later discovered and identified as belonging to the Namus ID UCP158270. A conscientious neighbor, unsettled by the recent death in the complex and not having seen Erickson for a week, decided to initiate a welfare check. His attempts to rouse Erickson were met with silence, and a disturbing odor emanated from within ...Read More
Date Found: 02/07/2026

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Victim Details

2026-05-04T12:11:16.673

2026-05-05T20:29:27.537

158270

UCP158270

57938

Stephen

James

Erickson

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

02/07/2026

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90021

No

50978

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

LISA BRANSON

MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR, Notifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

https://me.lacounty.gov/

2026-02334

2026-05-04

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

05/24/2026


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