next of kin

The identity of the victim has not been released because the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner is notifying the man’s next of kin, police said.

Typically, when someone dies, their next of kin or their estate administrator or executor contacts their financial institution and provides the deceased person’s name and Social Security number, along with a death certificate.

The identity of the Marine is being withheld until 24 hours after his next of kin has been notified.

The children's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force said.

She also spoke to a mental health nurse, but no medical professional contacted her next of kin and a referral was never followed through.