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Merced County coroner trying to locate family of 51-year-old man

Jose Antonio Bermudez IV
Jose Antonio Bermudez IV

The Merced County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau is asking the for public’s help in finding the family of a Merced County man who recently died.

Attempts to find the family of 51-year-old Jose Antonio Bermudez IV have been unsuccessful.

The Sheriff’s Office believes the man has relatives in California, but their whereabouts and information are unknown.

It is crucial to locate the immediate family members so the Coroner’s Office can release the body and allow him to have a proper burial.

Anyone with information that can help is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 209-385-7369.

Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee
Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.
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