South Lake Tahoe suspicious death ruled a homicide

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The death of 61-year-old Jorge Lemus Campos of South Lake Tahoe has been ruled a homicide.

Just before noon on December 16, 2019, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the 1000 block of Lodi Avenue after a male was found deceased inside his home.

The investigation into Campos’ death began immediately. On December 17, Sacramento County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled Camps’ death a homicide caused by blood loss resulting from blunt force trauma. They did not release information before Thursday due to the nature of the case.

Details are not being released at this time as this is an active investigation.

SLTPD does not believe there is any threat to the community at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the South Lake Tahoe Police Department Detective Division at 530-542-6100 or they can remain anonymous by calling Lake Tahoe Secret Witness at 530-541-6800.