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Released: April 15, 2014 - Tuesday, 04:39 PM

Death Investigation Update

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 3-13-14, Approximately 6:24 PM Place of Occurrence: San Simeon Victim Information: Brian Joseph Edward Boyer, 58, TransientSuspect Information: N/AThe Coroner's Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has identified the man found dead inside a tent in the Pico Creek area of San Simeon on 3-13-14. The man is identified as 58-year-old Brian Joseph Edward Boyer, a transient. Boyer was found in an advanced state of decomposition, suggesting he had been deceased for 4 to 5 weeks before he was discovered. He was identified using dental records. Boyer's death is considered a natural death of undetermined origin. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin have been notified.