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Carlos Villa Sanchez, 65

Carlos Villa Sanchez (2010-05-13)

Carlos Sanchez, a 65-year-old Latino, was found dead Thursday, May 13, near 165th Place and South Menlo Avenue in Harbor Gateway, according to LAPD officials.

Sanchez's body was discovered in his car in a parking lot, said LAPD Det. Keri Potter.

The victim had sustained multiple sharp trauma to his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:15 p.m., according to coroner's records.

Investigators do not know how long Sanchez’s body was in the vehicle or if he was killed in that location.

No arrests have been made in connection with the case, Potter said.

Anyone with information about the death of Carlos Sanchez is asked to contact LAPD South Bureau Homicide Dets. Nate Kouri or Tom Eiman at (213) 485-4341.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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