Press Release: Family of Deceased Male Located Thanks to Community Support

DATE/TIME: 6/11/2026 at 4:15 PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Family of Deceased Male Located Thanks to Community Support

LOCATION: 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, California

MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander; Phone: 831-261-5492; Email: rosasae@countyofmonterey.gov

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner Office announced today that the family of 53-year-old Pedro Sousa Garcia has been located.

On June 9th, 2026, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner Office requested the public’s help in locating the family of 53-year-old Pedro Sousa Garcia, who passed away on May 7th, 2026, in the City of Salinas. The Coroner’s Office had exhausted all available information and attempts to locate his family were unsuccessful.

“Social media has become a powerful tool for connecting with our community and reaching people in ways that traditional databases and records searches sometimes cannot,” said Sheriff Tina Nieto. “In this case, our public request for assistance generated valuable information that helped us locate Mr. Garcia’s family. The response we received demonstrates the strength of community partnerships and how, by working together, we can help reunite families and provide the closure and dignity their loved ones deserve during a difficult time.”

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner Office is grateful for the overwhelming support from the community. Every share, comment, and lead contributed to this successful outcome and helped ensure Mr. Garcia’s family could be notified and given the opportunity to make appropriate arrangements for their loved one.