Timeline of Elisa Lam
Elisa Lam was last seen alive on January 31, 2013. Her body was found on February 19, 2013, in a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles.
How Long Was She in the Tank
Investigators believe Lam was in the water tank for roughly 19 days before her remains were discovered, based on the timeline between her last known sighting and the date the body was found.
Key Facts and Context
Hotel staff discovered the tank lid moved and called police after guests complained about water quality. The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the death accidental, citing bipolar disorder as a contributing factor.
For more details on the investigation, see the official Los Angeles County Coroner report at https://www.lacounty.gov/medical-examiner-coroner/.
