Michael Steven Ripley, a 59-year-old White male, was tragically discovered deceased in an apartment in San Diego, California, on September 22, 2021. Ripley had been experiencing homelessness prior to temporarily residing alone in this apartment. On that fateful day, hotel management staff attempted to reach him by telephone due to concerns about water issues emanating from his unit. When they were unable to make contact, the staff reached out to local law enforcement to conduct a welfare check, which ultimately led to the discovery of Ripley's body.
The case, filed under Namus ID: UCP88616, was taken up by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. The agency, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, in San Diego, took on the task of examining the circumstances surrounding Ripley's death. The office can be contacted at 858-694-2895 for more information regarding this case, which was listed under Agency Case Number: 2021-03172.
Despite efforts from the medical examiner's office, details about Ripley's next of kin or potential contacts remain unknown. His status as a previously homeless individual may have contributed to the difficulty in locating family or friends to claim his remains. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office continues to hold details of the case, along with the hope that someone might come forth to recognize Michael Steven Ripley and provide the necessary closure to this unfortunate incident.
Date Found: 09/22/2021
