Identified! CA - Alameda Co, Male, 20's, Railroad Tracks near Niles Canyon Rd, Sept 2018 - Max Lopez-Balmes

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A dead man discovered by hikers on railroad tracks along Niles Canyon Road in Alameda County was the victim of a homicide, authorities said Monday.

The victim was found around 2:45 p.m. Sunday near mile marker 14, close to Palomares Road on the rural and winding route between Fremont and Sunol, said Sgt. J.D. Nelson, a spokesman for the county Sheriff’s Office.

The victim was described as a man in his 20s. He has not been identified.

Investigators were working to determine the circumstances of the killing as they search for a suspect.

The man’s body had not been on the tracks for very long and it was unclear if he died at the scene or if his body was dumped there, Nelson said.

There was no vehicle left near the scene, officials said.

Body found on Niles Canyon railroad tracks was homicide victim

 

[Nancy Drew RN]

This man has been identified as Max Lopez-Balmes, 26.

Sunol: Authorities ID man found dead in Niles Canyon

Obituary: https://www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com/obituaries/Max-Lopez-Balmes/#!/Obituary