Los Santos Coroner’s Office

“Where the secrets of Los Santos’ dead are uncovered.” – Los Santos Coroner’s Department

Los Santos Coroner’s Office is the city’s primary facility for handling deceased individuals and conducting forensic investigations in Grand Theft Auto V. Located in Downtown Los Santos, the Coroner’s Office plays a critical role in criminal investigations, autopsies, and post-mortem examinations. It is featured in several key story Missions, especially those involving Michael and Franklin as they become entangled in government conspiracies and cover-ups.

Location & Significance

The Los Santos Coroner’s Office is situated in Downtown Los Santos, near the government district. As the primary morgue and forensic facility, it handles cases ranging from routine autopsies to high-profile criminal investigations. The building is well-guarded and serves as a backdrop for a number of Missions where Characters are forced to infiltrate or escape from its premises.

Role in GTA V

The Coroner’s Office plays a notable role in the storyline, particularly during Michael and Franklin’s investigation into hidden secrets that involve corrupt government agencies. One of the most memorable Missions involving the Coroner’s Office is when Michael infiltrates the facility to uncover a conspiracy related to the International Affairs Agency (IAA) and the Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB). The office is also central to various police and government operations throughout the game.

Key Missions

• Dead Man Walking: One of the first Missions where Michael must infiltrate the Los Santos Coroner’s Office to discover important information about a government cover-up involving the IAA and FIB.
• Infiltration and Escape: During this mission, Michael must navigate through the facility, avoid detection, and escape after finding sensitive information in the morgue.

• The Los Santos Coroner’s Office is based on the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, which performs a similar role in real life.
• The facility is heavily guarded during Missions, making it a difficult location to infiltrate without proper planning.
• The Coroner’s Office is rarely accessible outside of specific Missions, though it remains a key location for story-related events involving government corruption and conspiracy.
• The Coroner’s Office emphasizes the theme of secrecy and hidden truths that runs throughout the main storyline of GTA V, as Michael and his allies delve deeper into the criminal underworld.