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21,1,L20074 1,1,/20/21 Received: l-5:59 Dispatched:L7 202 Arrived zL7 :04 Cleared 205:22
===============================================================================Type: MedicaL Arrest Location:PN6
As Observed:
Deceased Subject
Addr: 280 HIGUERA; MEGANS ORGANIC MARKET; GRID Clearance Code:ReporL Filed in
Responsibl-e Off icer: Hurni, .T
Units z 4235 ,4260
Des : incid#=2I:..I20074 CompleLed
CALL COMMENTS: C3 NOT BREATHING,
call call-=8 9l-
SUB.T IN CAMP
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THAT BURNED TO REAR OF MEGANS
Total Incidents for This Report
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AII dates matching t16:59:19
AIl agencies
A11 officers
A11 dispositions
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A11 locaLions
A11 citiesAIl clearance codes
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A11 reported offenses
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CASE NUMBER #211120074
ln accordance with the provisions of Section 7923.610 or 7923.615 of the Government Code of
the State of California (as amended)*, the following is provided:
ARRESTEE INFORMATION
COM PLAINTS/REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
FACTUAL CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING REPORT
C3 NOT BREATHING, SUBJ IN CAMP THAT BURNED TO THE REAR OF MEGANS.
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Full Name MARCO ANTONIO COTA JR
Date of Birth 08t24t1997
Gender/Physical Desc.H/M, 510,220, BLK, BRO
Occupation UNKNOWN
Date & Time of Arrest UNKNOWN
Date & Time of Booking 1112112021 02:58:00
Booked At SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY JAIL
Charges/Bail PC 1 87(AyHS7052(A)/NO BAIL
Time & Manner of Release CONTACT SLOCJ
Time Received 16:59:19 11120121
Nature of Call Medical Arrest
Location 280 Higuera; MEGANS ORGANIC MARKET
Time Dispatched 17:02:02 11120121
Response 12Ofc, 1Lt,2 Sgt, 1 CSO, 1 Evidence Tech
lnjuries YES Fatal
Weapons N/A
Property N/A
VICTIM INFORMATION icable
Name RICK LEE FOWLER
Age 64
4116126, 12:16 PM Police ldentify Homicide Victim, Suspect I Community Safety News I City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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COMMUNITY SAFETYNEWS
Police Identifu Homicide Victim, Suspect
Scn ,Luis Obispo Police haue releqsed the id.entities of the uicthn ornd the suspect of a
homicide that occutred. on Nouetnber zo, 2027.
Post Date: lt/3olzozt 6:oo PM
Investigators from the San Luis Obispo Police
Department have identified the victim of a
November 2o,2o2rhomicide as Rick Fowler, a 64-
year-old transient who lived in San Luis Obispo.
Additionally,4z-year-old Marco Cota, Jr. of
Exeter, CAis being detained in San Luis Obispo
County Jail on unrelated charges and is suspected
of murdering Mr. Fowler. Although, Cota, Jr. has
not been formally charged with homicide, the San
Luis Obispo Police Department is working with the
San Luis Obispo County DistrictAttorneys Office
and are in the process of filing appropriate
criminal charges.
Cota Jr. is scheduled to appear in court regarding
unrelated cases on December 6, zozt.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident
and there is currently no threat to this community.
For anonymous tips and information, please contact Crime Stopper at 8o5-549-STOP.
Original News Release: htqrs://www.slocity.ors/Home/Components/N Sg4
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CASE #;2rlr2oo74
PREPARED BY: A. Schafer
CONTACT: Lieutneant Fred Mickel
PHONE: 8oS-Sg4-8o+8
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: Saturday, November 2c.,2o2L, at approximately 3:oo AM
PI/,CE OF OCCURRENCE: Bianchi Open Space; San Luis CreekArea North of Madonna Road and East of HWY
ror(Map below is for the approximate location)
https://www.slocity.org/Home/Components/News/News/8563/2366?npage=15&arch=1 1t2
4116126, '12:16 PM Police lnvestigate Homicide in San Luis Obispo I City News Center I City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Police Investigate Homicide in San Luis Obispo
The Sgrn Luis Obispo Police Departntent is inuestigating the orpporrent homicide of a 64-
year-oldtns.Ie ornil operson of interest is currentlg in custody st Soln Luis Obispo County
J cril on unrelo;ted. char g es.
Post Date: lt/zz/zozt 3:r9 PM
UPDATED at b:oo PM: The San Luis Obispo Police Department is investigating the apparent homicide of.a64-
year-old male and a person of interest is currently in custody at San Luis Obispo County Jail on unrelated charges.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is currently no threat to this community.
On Novemb er 2e,2o2r, at about 4:59 PM, the San Luis Obispo Police Department responded to a medical aid call
in Bianchi Open Space near San Luis Obispo Creek. During the initial investigation, responding PD and SLO Fire
personnel located a deceased 64-year-old male with apparent injuries to his body.
It was determined this was a homicide and the investigation was turned over to the San Luis Obispo Police
Department Investigation Bureau. The investigation has identified a person of interest who is curuently being held
at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on unrelated charges. The suspect's name is not being released to ensure the
integrity of the investigation. Additionally, the victim's name is not being released until the next of kin is notified.
Investigators from the San Luis Obispo Police Department along with assistance from the District Attorney's Office
Bureau of Investigations are following up on additional leads. Anyone who has information about this
investigation is encouraged to contact Sergeant Aaron Schafer at 805-594-8o56. Reference SLOPD case
#21LL2OO74.
For anonymous tips and information please contact Crime Stopper at 8o5-549-STOP.
CASE #i 2rrr2oo74
PREPARED BY: A. Schafer
MEDIA CONTACT: Captain BrianAmoroso
PHONE: 8o5-b94-8or6
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: Saturday, November 2c.,2o2L, at approximately 3:oo AM
PI/.CE OF OCCURRENCE: Bianchi Open Space; San Luis CreekArea North of Madonna Road and East of HWY
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SUSPECT INFORMATION: Withheld
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