A disturbing discovery outside the Azusa Police Department has raised serious questions about police procedures and oversight. The decomposing remains of 37-year-old Eric Valencia were found inside an unlocked, out-of-service patrol car parked directly in front of the station, days after his release from custody.
Prior to his death, Valencia had been arrested on 20 March for suspected driving under the influence (DUI) and child endangerment while driving with his children. But how he ended up inside a police vehicle after his release remains unclear.
