Sheriffs identify man found dead in ocean in Hermosa Beach
by Liz Mullen A man found dead in the ocean at 22nd Street in Hermosa Beach early Friday morning has been identified as Ryan A. Martin, a 42-year-old white male, who may have been a transient who frequented the South Bay area, according to Lt. Mike Gomez, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. The death is being investigated as a possible homicide, suicide or accidental drowning, Gomez said. “Nothing has been ruled out at this point, including possible suicide,” Gomez said. Martin’s immediate family has been notified of his death, but Los Angeles County Coroner’s has not yet determined the cause. The coroner’s office did not immediately respond to phone calls or an email. Initial reports that Martin may have suffered a gunshot to the head were inaccurate, Gomez said. There was no gunshot wound, although he did have blood and an injury on his face, Gomez said. “There appeared to be a small abrasion on his face,” Gomez said. “Nothing that stood out that would be a blow that had caused death,” he said. Martin was found unclothed in the surf off 22nd Street at about 7:15 a.m. on Friday Nov. 24 by Frank Kessler, a local resident, during Kessler’s daily surf check. Man…
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