Homicide Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking assistance with information regarding the murder of Elena “Rae” Kazanes.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Elana “Rae” Kazanes, 40 years old, was found deceased in the area of 140th Street East and East Avenue E, in the city of Lake Los Angeles.
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance and asking anyone with information to please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau Sgt. Giovanni Lampignano or Sgt. Marc Boskovich at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Los Angeles California 90012
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213-229-1700
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
