On August 4, 2016, the body of Michael Alfred Bassett, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Upland, California. His journey concluded at the San Antonio Regional Hospital, where he passed away as an inpatient. Despite efforts to identify and claim him, his case remains open under the Unclaimed Persons category, as assigned by NamUs with the ID UCP83040.
The investigation into Bassett's identity and any potential next of kin is overseen by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, specifically the Coroner Division. This department is located at 175 South Lena Road in San Bernardino, California. For further inquiries or details about the case, interested parties or potential family members can contact them at 909-387-2978. The Sheriff's Department also maintains an online presence, providing additional resources and information through their website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/.
Despite the existence of an Agency Case Number, 701605746, which details the registry and findings related to Bassett's case, he remains unclaimed more than seven years later. The effort to uncover details of his life and death is ongoing, as the Coroner Division continues to search for links to family or acquaintances who might step forward to claim and memorialize him. In the meantime, his case serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced in connecting isolated individuals with the larger world.
Date Found: 08/04/2016
