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Joseph Yoji Ruff

Unclaimed
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On September 20, 2023, the body of an unidentified male, later confirmed to be Joseph Yoji Ruff, was found in Waianae, Hawaii. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, Joseph Ruff remains unclaimed. His death occurred on the same day at a hospital in Waianae, and authorities are seeking any blood relatives to notify them and settle matters related to his passing. The case highlights the challenges faced by medical examiners in connecting the deceased with their unresolved family ties.

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Date Found: 09/20/2023
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP111052
    • Victim Details

    2023-11-03T04:08:40.78

    2023-11-03T16:46:44.693

    111052

    UCP111052

    42773

    Joseph

    Yoji

    Ruff

    White / Caucasian

    Multiple

    Male

    09/20/2023

    Waianae

    Hawaii

    Honolulu County

    96792

    No

    39402

    Department of the Medical Examiner

    Honolulu

    Hawaii

    Honolulu County

    Katherine Bratt

    Medicolegal Death Investigator

    835 Iwilei Road, , Honolulu, Hawaii

    8087683090

    Local

    Medical Examiner

    https://www.honolulu.gov/med

    2023-2610

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    01/21/2026


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