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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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Date Found: 09/20/2023
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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
2023-2610
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
11/27/2025
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