On January 6, 2022, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, DC, received a case regarding an unclaimed female body identified as Shand Saretha Willis. Her identity was recorded with the Namus ID: UCP90206. Prior to being under the care of the medical examiner’s office, Shand was an inpatient at a local hospital. Unfortunately, during her time there, no one came forward to claim any association or responsibility for her, leading to her subsequent transfer to the OCME for storage.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, located at 401 E Street, SW, in Washington, DC, became the custodian of this unclaimed person case. The agency oversees such matters with an aim to handle and potentially clarify the circumstances surrounding deaths such as Shand's. The OCME, a part of the broader public health and safety services, has been entrusted with maintaining and managing cases where individuals remain unclaimed after passing, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect regardless of the absence of next of kin.
In reference to this specific case, marked under the agency’s case number 22-00636, the medical examiner's office can be contacted through their main communication line, 202-698-9000, for any potential inquiries or information that could aid in shedding light on Shand Saretha Willis's circumstances and any potential next of kin. Further resources and contact avenues for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner can be accessed via their official website at https://ocme.dc.gov/. The agency remains committed to pursuing all achievable leads that might help resolve this matter.
Date Found: 01/06/2022
