Local News in Brief : San Juan Capistrano : Man Found on Hillside Died of Blow to Head
A man found dead early Sunday on a hillside has been identified as Avelino Roman Morales, 19, of San Juan Capistrano.
Authorities said an autopsy showed that Morales had died from being hit over the head with an unknown object. No motive has been established and no suspects are in custody, according to Sheriff’s Department investigators.
Morales’ body was discovered near Oso Road and Avenida de la Vista by a woman who was going to a nearby stable, authorities said.
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