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Three Bodies Found in Irvine Home

December 13, 2022 By Alan Cohen

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Irvine, CA

Bio SoCal was on the scene in Irvine, California to clean up after a suspected murder-suicide at a private residence.

After family members in Canada were unable to contact their relatives in Irvine, California, for over a year, Canadian authorities contacted Irvine Police to request a wellness check. Once officers arrived at the address in question, they found three severely decomposed bodies inside the home. Upon further investigation, detectives discovered all three suffered from a gunshot wound. There was no forced entry or foul play detected and a gun was found at the scene. After looking at dental records, two victims were identified – the third was pending at the time of reporting.

Once the police completed their on-site investigation and released the scene, Bio SoCal arrived with all the needed equipment and staff to clean the affected property and remove all the biohazard contamination.

Unattended deaths and murder-suicides may require extensive cleanup

When someone dies and the body is not discovered right away, the natural decomposition process begins, returning the elements of the body back to the earth. While this is a natural process and an important part of our planet’s eco-system, the results can be hazardous for other living beings such as humans and animals.

As the body comes apart, cells die, and blood and fluids follow gravity, infecting the surrounding materials with these fluids along with any viruses and bacteria they carry. In the case of a building, the fluids soak through flooring and damages the structure itself.

In murder-suicide cleanup cases like the house in Irvine, the structure underlying the affected area in the months following the murder-suicide was severely damaged and needed to be replaced before the estate could dispose of the property. To restore the property and make it safe for future residents, we carefully removed any unsalvageable personal belongings and all the affected building layers infected with the body fluids. We then used industrial-grade cleaning equipment to clean and disinfect the property along with permanent odor removal.

Indoor unattended deaths need permanent odor removal

Once all the infected substances have been removed and the property thoroughly cleaned, we use odor removal technology to permanently eliminate any lingering smell from the affected spaces. With this home in Irvine, the odor of the decomposing bodies had spread throughout the house but we have handled many such cases and have the experience to handle it.

Bio SoCal is here for the Irvine community

At Bio SoCal, each unattended death cleanup or murder-suicide cleanup we undertake is never just a job. Each one involves people who lived, breathed, and loved. Each one involves grieving loved ones and a surrounding community who just lost a friend or neighbor. It is for these people and their protection we undertake the cleanup while giving respect to the one they lost.

Our hearts reach out to the grieving loved ones of this family and to the entire Irvine community.

If you need biohazard cleanup for any reason, we are available 24/7 to be there for you in your time of need. Call us today at (949) 424-6299 for a free consultation and estimate.

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Bio SoCal Cleans Parking Lot After Stabbing

November 16, 2022 By Alan Cohen

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Jack In The Box

Bio SoCal’s crew was out early Friday morning to quickly clean up blood from the scene at the Jack In The Box restaurant in Ventura, California after a man was stabbed outside in the parking lot.

Located on S. Victoria Avenue in Ventura, police were called to the scene after a report of an altercation between two men who did not know each other. When officers arrived, they found a 40-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds near the dumpster enclosure behind the restaurant. Upon investigation, police learned the two men had been involved in a verbal argument before the attack occurred. The victim was then taken to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. According to news reports, police are still investigating the crime and are searching for the suspect who fled the scene wearing a mask.

Trusted biohazard cleanup throughout Ventura County

As the trusted biohazard cleanup company throughout Ventura County, Bio SoCal was called to the scene to complete the blood cleanup and make sure the Ventura community was safe from any resulting hazards from the attack. Once the investigators released the scene and we arrived on site, our whole team worked quickly so the restaurant staff could reopen and serve the morning breakfast rush.
Bio SoCal is here to protect your business.

At Bio SoCal, we understand Ventura companies have businesses to run with as little disruption as possible, even when a violent crime occurs on their property. We are thus available for emergency biohazard cleanups such as this at all hours of the day, seven days a week. Ready to help businesses and cities continue operations after a crime or trauma scene, we make sure you can count on us to be there for you so you can be there for your customers.
Here at Bio SoCal, we protect your business by:

  • Arriving in an unmarked vehicle and wearing plain uniforms to protect your reputation and to keep prying eyes away
  • Protecting your employees by handling the biohazard cleanup work they aren’t trained for
  • Ensuring all biohazards have been fully removed following all rules and regulations to safeguard your legal liability
  • Working as quickly as possible to cause as little disruption as possible

As a local business ourselves, we understand how important it is to have other businesses you can rely on to provide needed services. When crimes or accidents occur, you need a biohazard company that will arrive ready to handle any task large to small.

We’re here for quality biohazard cleanup

Whether you have any questions or want to know more about how we can help you and your business, call us today and we’ll be happy assist you.
Our thoughts are with the stabbing victim, and we hope he makes a quick recovery.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Palm Desert

October 31, 2022 By Alan Cohen

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Palm Desert Motorcyclist Killed

Bio SoCal is here for biohazard cleanup after roadway accidents throughout Palm Desert and the wider Southern California area.

Bio SoCal recently handled the accident cleanup in Palm Desert when a motorcycle collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Washington St. and Tucson Circle. As the motorcyclist was traveling down the roadway at a moderate rate of speed, a driver pulled into the intersection and struck the motorcyclist, ejecting him from his seat. Tragically, the motorcyclist died at the scene and the vehicle driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

As soon as first responders released the scene for cleanup, Bio SoCal was there to remove all blood and body fluids from the pavement and surrounding environment to protect the community. While the work is never easy and we are extremely conscious of the lives lost, we love helping protect the health of our community.

Drive Safety

While we don’t know exactly what happened in this accident, we want to make sure everyone is aware of other people on the roadways. Wherever you may live, please be careful while driving, carefully watching out for vehicles, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, and together we can avoid accidents while safety getting to and from our destinations.

Motorcyclists and vehicles watch out for each other

From an automobile driver’s viewpoint, a motorcycle is not much bigger than a bicycle. While motorcycles certainly can maneuver in tighter spaces than a vehicle, it is more difficult to see them, especially in wet or foggy weather. When you are driving, be aware of all moving objects around you, not just the other cars. Keep an eye out for animals, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. It is also important to be aware that motorcycles only have about 4 square inches of contact with the pavement on each tire instead of the more generous contact of a car’s four tires. Thus, give them lots of space to stop and maneuver around any obstacles, particularly in cold weather.

Motorcyclists need to be aware that vehicle drivers and truck drivers won’t see them as quickly as they will see another car. Especially if you are maneuvering around traffic, be aware a driver may not see you turning or coming into their lane. Give yourself and the other drivers lots of space to make those quick decisions to avoid each other and protect all lives involved.

It is easy to get distracted while on the road. When you’re driving, remove as many of these distractions as you can. Do not use your cell phone while driving and keep your eyes on the road at all times. It only takes a split second of distraction to alter many lives forever. By everyone paying attention to what we’re doing on the roadways, we can save lives and make sure everyone gets home safe.

Bio SoCal is here to help

Bio SoCal is always here for biohazard cleanup after accidents on our Southern California roadways, day or night. If you need biohazard cleanup for any reason, give us a call and our owner will be happy to answer any questions you have as well as provide a free quote and consultation.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the man killed in this tragedy.

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Man Found Dead Inside Building in Carson

October 24, 2022 By Alan Cohen

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Man Found Dead Inside a Building in Carson, CA

Bio SoCal was recently called upon to help a business in Carson, California for blood cleanup after a man was found dead inside a Carson building.

The most important thing we can do as a company is to mitigate emotional and physical trauma for businesses and property owners throughout Southern California. Here in Carson, the victim was found when a fellow co-worker came in the next morning and found the 49-year-old Asian man lying on the floor. Finding someone who has passed away, especially from trauma, is already emotionally difficult. Nightmares and PTSD can be common experiences in these cases. Having someone untrained in biohazard cleanup cleaning up all the blood and body fluids can be even more traumatic with longer lasting emotional and physical trauma. In addition, not hiring a company with the proper licenses and certifications can leave you open to fines and legal liability.

Bio SoCal is here to mitigate trauma for business owners

In Carson, we were there to help the business owner by taking over the scene as soon as the police completed their investigation so we could restore the property. We began at once by donning personal protective equipment, sealing off the affected area, and then cleaning up and decontaminating all surfaces so staff could begin to properly grieve and safely return to the office when they are ready.

According to reports, investigators don’t yet know what happened, whether the man passed away due to an accident or homicide but the tragedy is currently being investigated as a homicide. With blunt force traumatic injuries to his head and body, he was found dead with nothing taken and his personal belongings found nearby.

At Bio SoCal, we understand how important it is to make sure all employees are working in a clean and safe environment. Don’t put your employees in harm’s way through improper cleanup. Blood and other harmful materials can work their way downward into unseen layers, leaving behind microscopic viruses and bacteria. Only after working through all affected layers, making sure all blood and bodily fluids, both seen and unseen, are removed, do we release the property back to the owners fully confident you can occupy the space with peace of mind.

Our community at Bio SoCal extends our deepest condolences to this man’s family, friends, and co-workers.

We’re here to serve 24/7

Bio SoCal responds 24/7/365 to help others during difficult times. If you are a business owner or property owner anywhere in Southern California, we are the trusted company for biohazard cleanup. With compassionate customer service, we work quickly and meticulously to make sure all biohazards are removed and the space is safe to occupy. From large areas to small, we know what it takes to clean up biohazards such as blood, bodily fluids, and drugs, among other biohazards. With our experience, we have a fast solution to whatever you are dealing with.

Call us today with any questions you have, and we’ll be happy to provide you with a free quote and consultation.

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Suicide Prevention Month

September 28, 2022 By Alan Cohen

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Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention Month

This month of September is Suicide Prevention Month. First declared back in 2008 by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Suicide Prevention Month is to promote suicide awareness, to acknowledge the loss of our loved ones to suicide, and to learn how to better prevent it.

Suicide Affects Us All

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. A suicide attempt is when someone harms themselves with any intent to end their life, but they do not die as a result of their actions.” With around 46,000 people committing suicide every year in the United States (4,144 of those in California in 2020—the latest data available), a suicide is committed every 11 minutes on average. The numbers of people who give serious thought to suicide or attempt the act are far higher.

With such high numbers, there is hardly a person not affected by suicide either directly or indirectly. From the loss of relationships, to loss of work time, to a family’s financial and emotional well-being, even the attempt at suicide, let alone committing the act, has far-reaching implications that go far deeper than the person committing the act can possibly imagine.

For people aged 10-14 and 25-34, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death and is the 9th leading cause of death for people aged 10-54 overall. People hit especially hard by suicide are non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic White populations, veterans, LGBTQ+, those in rural areas, and people who work in certain industries such as mining and construction. With such a wide-ranging effect on people’s health and mental well-being, it’s vitally important to know the warning signs of suicide and to reach out for help whenever we are going through a difficult time.

Warning signs of suicide

Learning about how to prevent suicides is a useful skill to develop. Knowing the warning signs may just save the life of someone you love.
The CDC lists the 12 warning signs of suicide as:

  • Talking about death or suicide
  • Access to lethal means
  • A feeling of hopelessness
  • Increased anger, aggression, or sadness
  • Alcohol or drug addiction
  • Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed
  • Separation from friends and family
  • Writing poems, songs, or letters about death and loss
  • Giving away precious possessions
  • Talking about no longer being alive
  • Changes in sleeping or eating habits
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Engaging in risk-taking behaviors

A person committing suicide rarely does so for one reason alone. There are usually multiple contributing factors such as substance abuse, legal troubles, loss of relationships, lack access to healthcare, and a history of mental illness, among other contributing factors. In similar fashion, successful prevention measures need to be multi-pronged, as outlined by the CDC, with efforts directed toward supplying mental health professionals in under-served areas, stabilizing housing and financial security, teaching coping and problem-solving skills, and promoting connectiveness, among other preventative measures.

Reach Out for Help

As incredibly useful as knowing the warning signs of suicide can be, there will still be times we don’t realize what is going on inside someone’s head. Here in the US, there is still a part of our culture that says asking for help and seeking professional help is a sign of weakness, much less sharing inner difficulties openly with others. Indeed, asking for help is a sign of strength and courage.

If a loved one attempts or commits suicide, do not blame yourself. Instead, seek mental health help of your own to help you grieve and process your loss. We all need someone to walk with us through difficult times.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

The Suicide Prevention Hotline has a new phone number of 9-8-8. Akin to the emergency line of 9-1-1, 9-8-8 is an easily remembered way to get help when in a mental crisis or needing help on behalf of a loved one. With people available 24-7, there are licensed metal health professionals ready to help and refer to community resources. Even if you’re in a rural area without mental health professionals nearby, you can always call or text this number for immediate assistance. Completely free and confidential, a chat feature is also available on the 9-8-8 website.

Bio SoCal is Here to Help

If someone has committed suicide on your Southern California property, Bio SoCal is here to help every month of the year. With emergency suicide cleanup services available 24-7, simply give us a call and we will be there to restore your property whenever you need us.

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