The case of Laurence V. Yarbrough, identified with the Namus ID UCP89785, unfolded in Reno, Nevada, following the discovery of his body on February 20, 2022. According to the accounts, the last known interaction with Laurence happened on February 19, 2022, between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. During this time, a friend named Caleb Thomas reportedly assisted him in the bathroom, noting no complaints from Laurence. The following day, concerns arose when a friend and neighbor, Craig Smyres, was unable to make contact with Laurence.
At approximately 9:30 AM on February 20, 2022, Craig Smyres requested the assistance of Sandra Kleider, the building's maintenance technician, to conduct a welfare check. Using a passkey, the two entered Laurence's residence, only to find him unresponsive. Meanwhile, Caleb Thomas was found asleep on the living room floor. In response to this discovery, a 911 call was placed at 9:33 AM, summoning emergency assistance to the scene.
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) arrived promptly at 9:37 AM. Upon arrival, they were met with undeniable signs of death, leading to the decision not to administer lifesaving measures. Laurence V. Yarbrough was officially declared deceased at 9:40 AM by REMSA Paramedic Cory. The investigation into this unclaimed person case was undertaken by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office, located at 990 East 9th Street, Reno, Nevada. Anyone with information or inquiries can reach out to the Office at 775-785-6114 or visit their website for further details, as they continue to handle the case under Agency Case Number 2022-01011.
Date Found: 02/20/2022
