San Diego County Medical Examiner-Coroner

The San Diego County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office performs autopsies, maintains evidence and records, and houses unidentified decedents at its facility. Forensic examinations and DNA testing conducted by the office have been used to identify decedents and to support reopening or resolving cold-case investigations. The office routinely collaborates with local law enforcement agencies on long-unsolved deaths and identifications.