On August 9, 2022, the body of Janice Becker, an unclaimed woman, was discovered in Jennings, Missouri. Concerned neighbors, unable to reach her for a scheduled outing, prompted a welfare check by contacting the police. Tragically, Janice was found deceased, lying supine in her bed at her residence. Initial examinations revealed no obvious signs of trauma or injury. Authorities noted that Janice had no known medical history and, complicating the situation further, no known living family members to notify of her passing.
The decedent was transported to the St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office on the same day of discovery, August 9, 2022. Investigators worked diligently to confirm that Janice Becker indeed had no surviving family members. Despite exhaustive efforts, they were unable to identify any relatives or next of kin. Consequently, the St. Louis County authorities made the decision to release her remains to Valhalla Funeral Chapel on October 25, 2022, for a county cremation, marking the end of their investigative process.
The Saint Louis County Police Department, located at 7900 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, was central to the management of Janice Becker's unclaimed person case. Their efforts were documented under Agency Case Number 22-31155, as investigators pursued every possible lead to locate Janice's family. Unfortunately, with no living relatives discovered, her case represents one of many where individuals pass away with no family to mourn them. The department can be reached at 636-529-8210 for any information related to this case.
Date Found: 08/09/2022
