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Karen Vertz

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2023-03-02T23:29:07.307

2023-03-03T13:19:55.27

100916

UCP100916

39503

Karen

Vertz

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

04/28/2013

Richland

Washington

Benton County

99352

No

35721

Benton County Coroner's Office

Kennewick

Washington

Benton County

7110 West Okanogan Place Building A, , Kennewick, Washington

5092223720

County

Coroner

http://www.co.benton.wa.us/pview.aspx?id=799&catID

CR-044

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

07/13/2026


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Karen Vertz, a woman residing at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, was found deceased under natural circumstances on April 28, 2013, in Richland, Washington. Her case, filed under NamUs ID UCP100916, involves an unclaimed person scenario, necessitating further investigation by local authorities to locate any next of kin or responsible parties. The situation reflects the challenges faced by officials when dealing with individuals who pass away with no immediate family or contacts identified, as was...
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Date Found: 04/28/2013

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