On October 28, 2015, the deceased body of Mahlon Lancaster Fawcett was discovered in Colton, California at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where he had passed away as an inpatient. Mahlon Lancaster Fawcett was a resident of Rialto, a nearby city, but no immediate family or next of kin were present to claim his remains. His death remains a case of an unclaimed person, identified with the Namus ID UCP77778, putting a spotlight on the need for outreach and identification in such cases.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division, is responsible for handling this case. This division, located at 175 South Lena Road, San Bernardino, California, is tasked with the investigation and proper management of unattended deaths such as that of Mr. Fawcett. Their efforts include attempts to identify and reach out to potential relatives, friends, or anyone connected to the deceased who may provide information or come forward to claim the body.
Despite attempts to trace family members or find acquaintances who had contact with Mahlon Lancaster Fawcett, the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office continues to list him as an unclaimed person. For this reason, they encourage anyone with information to reach out and aid in resolving his status. Those with pertinent information are urged to contact the Coroner Division directly at 909-387-2978 or visit the agency's website, hoping to bring closure to this matter. Recognizable by the agency case number 701508113, Mahlon Lancaster Fawcett's case signifies a gap between death and familial connections, one that stands as a solemn reminder of the isolation some experience at the end of life.
Date Found: 10/28/2015
