In a case that remains unresolved, the body of James Joseph Marino, a 57-year-old White male, was found on October 19, 2022, in Santee, California. Identified through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with Namus ID: UCP100568, Marino was an inpatient at the Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital at the time of his passing. He had been admitted to this facility on May 1, 2019, following an extended stay of over 500 days at Scripps Memorial Hospital. Despite receiving ongoing care, his health continued to decline over the months, ultimately leading to his death.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is handling the case, registered under Agency Case Number: 2022-03519. Located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, in San Diego, California, the office is responsible for investigating the circumstances surrounding Marino’s death. Individuals or family members who may have information or claims regarding Mr. Marino are encouraged to contact the Medical Examiner’s Office at 858-694-2895.
Details regarding the case and Mr. Marino’s life remain sparse, and he is currently unclaimed. The office urges anyone with relevant information to reach out, as resolving the case could offer closure and fulfill necessary legal and administrative processes. More information about the procedures and services offered by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office can be found on their website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html.
Date Found: 10/19/2022
