On July 15, 2023, the remains of a woman identified as Wanda Sue Brooks were discovered in Sun-City, Arizona. The initial findings were reported under the NamUs ID: UCP108180, marking the beginning of a case managed by the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner. Wanda Sue Brooks was determined to have died in Maricopa County, yet little information was available about her circumstances, leading to her body being referred to the Maricopa County Indigent Decedent Services. Efforts to locate or contact any next of kin were unsuccessful, making her an unclaimed person.
The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner, located at 701 West Jefferson Street in Phoenix, Arizona, was responsible for the investigation. This agency, a coroner's office equipped to handle such cases, took the necessary steps to manage her remains and gather relevant information. They filed the case under agency case number 2023-07285 and made use of their resources to piece together the events that led to Wanda Sue Brooks' demise.
As her case unfolds, the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner continues to pursue all available avenues to trace her identity and any potential family connections. Individuals with possible information regarding Wanda Sue Brooks or her relatives are encouraged to reach out to the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner. They can be contacted at 602-506-3322 or through their website at https://www.maricopa.gov/468/Medical-Examiner. The case remains open as efforts persist to honor Wanda Sue Brooks' life by ensuring she is respectfully identified and remembered.
Date Found: 07/15/2023
