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Robert Leonard Brewer, 21

Robert Leonard Brewer (2014-01-23)

Robert Leonard Brewer, a 21-year-old white man, was found dead Thursday, Jan. 23 in the 10400 block of South Vermont Avenue in Westmont, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

A motel manager conducting a routine room check discovered Brewer’s body on a bed with multiple stab wounds, according to the Sheriff’s Department and coroner’s records.

Brewer was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:55 a.m., said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner’s office.

An autopsy performed showed that Brewer died of multiple sharp force injuries. Investigators are unsure of a motive for the killing.

Anyone with information can call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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