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Social Media Helps Find Family of Deceased Man in Monterey

15 June 2026 16:38

The Monterey County Coroner's Office used social media to locate the family of a deceased man after traditional methods failed. - Pedro Sousa Garcia, 53, died on May 7 in Salinas.

- The Coroner's Office could not find his family through databases. - A public appeal on June 9 went viral, leading to the family being found.

- Sheriff Tina Nieto praised community partnerships for providing closure.

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