Synopsis: Death of Jose Valdivia-Reynoso
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DECEDENTS NAME: Jose Asuncion Valdivia-Reynoso CASE #: C-1516-04
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Pixley, CA AGE: 53 Years – Hispanic Male
TYPE OF CASE: Unknown type death
DATE OF INCIDENT: 07/28/2004 TIME: Un-specified daytime hour
LOCATION: Giumarra Vineyard Ranch #28, Arvin, CA
DATE OF DEATH: 07/28/2004 TIME: 1818 Hours
PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center – ER
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Kern County Sheriff / Coroner
Details: The decedent collapsed while picking grapes in a grape vineyard near Arvin, California
Comments: Following completion of all forensic studies, it has been determined that the above named decedent died from Hyperthermia (Exposure to the Elements).
MACK WIMBISH, Sheriff-Coroner
By: John Van Rensselaer, Supervising Deputy Coroner
Date: Friday, August 13, 2004
Time: 9:16:54 AM