Homicide detectives released the photo of the murder victim found Sunday in the trunk of his own car on Golden Valley Road, near Golden Valley High.

Jose David Flores, 28, of Leggett, was found dead by a deputy who found the car illegally parked Sunday around 9:30 a.m.

The deputy was preparing to tow the car, and during an inspection of the vehicle, Flores was found in the trunk of the blue Honda Accord.

Detectives released the victim’s photo with the hope someone from the public will recognize him and have information to assist detectives with their investigation.

The cause of death is not being released by Sheriff’s Department officials.

The immediate cause of death “was not obvious,” according to Lt. Steve Jauch, who said he could not release more information at this time, pending a medical examiner’s investigation.

No suspects are in custody, and no other information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

 If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the websitehttp://lacrimestoppers.org.