Byron Weston III, a 20-year-old white man, was found dead Wednesday, June 1, in the 3000 block of East Olympic Boulevard in Boyle Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Weston died of apparent strangulation.
It was unclear where he was killed, Winter said. The body was dumped at the location where it was found.
The coroner's office had no other information about the case.
Anyone with details about the death of the victim is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
-- Los Angeles Times