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On January 20, 2025, the body of an unclaimed person was found in San Jose, California, identified as Candido Roque. The unfortunate discovery occurred in the aftermath of a fire within a tent at a homeless encampment, shedding light on the vulnerable living conditions of unhoused individuals in the area. The fire, which engulfed the tent, led to a tragic end for Roque, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Date Found: 01/20/2025
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Victim Details

2026-01-28T19:08:55.347

2026-01-29T14:04:55.377

154615

UCP154615

56047

Candido

Roque

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

01/20/2025

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95131

No

49475

Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

Jamie Giller

MEC Investigator

850 Thornton Way, , San Jose, California

4087931900

County

Medical Examiner

25-00275

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

02/05/2026


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