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San Diego Police Seek New Leads on 2-Year Anniversary of Unsolved Abram Santos Murder

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Published on February 14, 2024
San Diego Police Seek New Leads on 2-Year Anniversary of Unsolved Abram Santos MurderSource: San Diego County Crime Stoppers

It's been two years since Abram Santos was found dead, a victim of an unsolved murder, and authorities are making a renewed plea to the public for assistance. Santos, 37, was discovered off the southbound I-805 at the 43rd Street off-ramp in San Diego's Mountain View area, exhibiting upper body trauma, on February 13, 2022. Despite the passage of time, the details surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery, with investigators believing he was killed elsewhere before being discarded at the scene.

The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Crime Stoppers are teaming up, reaching out for any lead that could crack this cold case. According to San Diego County Crime Stoppers, they are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Santos' untimely demise. As of now, the assailant's identity, as well as the motive behind the killing, remain elusive points in a lingering investigation.

The call for information has not gone unnoticed. "Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call SDPD’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477," urges Crime Stoppers. The organization has taken measures to facilitate the submission of anonymous tips, offering web and mobile app avenues for those who might hold the key to solving this homicide while wishing to remain unnamed.

Media requests for further case details are funnelled through Lt. Stephen Shebloski, who can be reached at (619) 531-2275 or via email at [email protected]. Officer Mark Herring is the point of contact for Crime Stoppers inquiries, available at (619) 531-1500 or by email at [email protected], with Deputy Emilio Castillero stepping in at (619) 531-1547 or through email at [email protected]