On June 3, 2023, in Sun City Center, Florida, the body of Rutelio Hernandez, a 53-year-old male, was found unclaimed. Prior to his death, Mr. Hernandez had contacted emergency medical services expressing chest pain. Promptly transported by EMS to HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, Mr. Hernandez's condition deteriorated rapidly. While under medical care in the emergency department, he suffered a cardiac arrest and exhibited signs of a gastrointestinal bleed, which led to his inpatient admission. Despite medical intervention, he was pronounced dead at 20:01 hours the same day, with no signs of trauma reported.
The case of Mr. Hernandez has been recorded under Namus ID: UCP106299. The investigation and responsibility for identifying and managing Mr. Hernandez’s remains have been undertaken by the Hillsborough Medical Examiner’s Office. This agency operates from 11025 North 46th Street in Tampa, Florida, and can be reached at 813-914-4500 for further inquiries. With the agency case number 23-04930, they are tasked with determining more details regarding Mr. Hernandez's background and potential contacts.
Additional details surrounding Mr. Hernandez’s personal history or any attempts to locate next of kin remain undisclosed. The Hillsborough Medical Examiner’s Office continues to follow protocols to manage this sensitive case appropriately. Further updates or guidance related to interacting with the agency about matters regarding unclaimed person cases can be found on their website at https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/government/departments/medical-examiner.
Date Found: 06/03/2023
