On August 27, 2012, the male body of Rick Stidham was discovered in Charleston, West Virginia. The case, identified with Namus ID UCP92067, was handled by the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner under autopsy case number 12-3010. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or claim the body, Rick Stidham remained an unclaimed person, compelling the authorities to seek further assistance from the public and related agencies in resolving this case.
The West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, located at 619 Virginia Street West in Charleston, is responsible for investigating such cases. The office, which operates with a mandate to determine causes of death and establish identities in unattended and unexpected death situations, conducted the autopsy for Rick Stidham. As outlined in agency case number 12-3010, the initial findings and subsequent investigations have provided little leads that could identify a next of kin or someone to reclaim the body.
Efforts to locate Stidham’s relatives or acquaintances have been ongoing, as authorities continue to explore various options. They encourage any individuals who may have known Rick Stidham or who possess relevant information to come forward. Interested parties can reach the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner at their contact number, 304-558-6920, or visit their [website](https://dhhr.wv.gov/ocme/Pages/Welcome.aspx) for further details on how they might assist in closing this heartaching chapter by providing support or information that leads to the resolution of this long-standing case.
Date Found: 08/27/2012
