Family Demands Answers After Mother’s Body Found Eaten by Dogs at LA Homeless Encampment
Lucrecia Macias Barajas, a 46-year-old Army veteran and mother of six, was found deceased in a Los Angeles homeless encampment, her body discovered by her daughter after being attacked by dogs. The family blames city officials for inaction despite numerous 311 complaints regarding the encampment’s dangerous conditions since 2018. While city officials emphasize a compassionate approach focusing on housing and support services, the family argues this approach is insufficient and demands more aggressive encampment clearing. The cause of death for Barajas and another individual found nearby remains under investigation.
John Q. Hosedrinker