On July 31, 2023, the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner received the unidentified remains of a man, later identified as William Anaya Pagan. Found in Tempe, Arizona, the case was assigned the Namus ID UCP108038. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin, the authorities could not locate or contact any family members to claim him. Consequently, the case was referred to Maricopa County Indigent Decedent Services for management, as is standard procedure when a deceased person is without known relatives or when relatives cannot be contacted.
William Anaya Pagan's death occurred within Maricopa County, Arizona, an area under the jurisdiction of officials tasked with handling such sensitive matters. The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner, located at 701 West Jefferson Street in Phoenix, Arizona, spearheads these efforts. They conduct thorough investigations into cases like William's, ensuring all available channels are exhausted in the effort to identify and notify next of kin. Unfortunately, in this instance, these efforts did not yield positive results.
For those who might have information or inquiries regarding this matter, the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner remains a point of contact. They can be reached at their contact number, 602-506-3322, or through their official website, which offers resources and additional information. The agency's case number for William Anaya Pagan is 2023-08131, reflecting the meticulous records kept concerning each case they manage. Despite the challenges in this particular case, the agency continues its commitment to dignity and respect for all unclaimed persons.
Date Found: 07/31/2023
