A story for every victim

Raul Thomas Rivera, 49

Raul Thomas Rivera (2010-04-15)

Raul Rivera, a 49-year-old Asian man, died of blunt-force trauma Thursday, April 15, in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista in Monrovia, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Rivera had been involved in a violent altercation with a man who lived in his apartment complex about 4:15 p.m., according to Monrovia Police Sgt. Nick Manfredi. After the fight, he was taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where he died at 5:09 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Rivera died from a subarachnoid hemorrhage, or bleeding in the brain.

Authorities arrested Leuli Loi-On, a 37-year-old Asian man, after he turned himself in the day of Rivera's death. He has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, Manfredi said.

Loi-On posted bond and was released three days later, according to sheriff's jail records. He is scheduled make a court appearance May 7 at the Pasadena Municipal Court.

-- Sarah Ardalani

Share a memory or thought about Raul Thomas Rivera

Before you post, here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Remember, all posts are approved by a Times staffer. Profanity and personal attacks will not be approved.

  Required
  Required

Four reader comments