Blair’s wife managed to survive, although it is not specified what kind of crime occurred.
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A California public defender has been found dead under mysterious circumstances while visiting Mexico with his wife to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.reported reports.
The death of Officer Elliott Blair, 33, was confirmed by the Orange County Public Defender’s Office to Fox 11 Los Angeles.
“This is an unspeakable tragedy,” the office said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with Elliott’s family and all those who knew and loved him at the Orange County Public Defender’s Office.”
Blair was in Rosarito, about 30 minutes south of Tijuana, celebrating their wedding anniversary when he was “tragically murdered” on Jan. 14, according to the family’s GoFundMe page, which is seeking answers.
“I wish we could provide everyone with more information, but the authorities in Mexico have disclosed very limited information,” said fundraiser organizers Annie Rodriguez. He was the victim of a brutal crime. His family is working with US officials to obtain more information.”
Blair has worked at the Public Defender’s Office since 2017 after passing an entrance exam, like his wife, who entered the same year.
Blair’s wife managed to survive the attack, Although it is not clear what kind of crime occurred. Reports indicate that it was a premeditated murder.
Blair’s relatives said they did not receive much information from Mexican authorities until Saturday afternoon, Orange County Attorney Martin Schwartz told the Orange County Register.
The Mexican website Patrulla 646 pointed this out An apparently intoxicated Blair fell from the fourth floor of the Las Rocas Hotel, an oceanfront resort.
Paramedics responded to the scene. It was reported that employees of the Attorney General of the State of Mexico took charge of the investigations and the removal of the body.
said Schwartz, who called the victim it “A loyal husband, a great person, and a wonderful lawyer who has dedicated his life to serving his clients and helping the county’s most vulnerable.”
“He touched the lives of countless people, and his loss will be felt deeply by everyone who knew him,” Schwartz said. “We’ve been in touch with the family and doing everything we can to support them through this difficult time, including working with local and federal officials to help provide answers.”
With information from Fox News
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