David Thomas, a 75-year-old resident of the Perpetual Help Healthcare facility in Valley Center, California, was found deceased on November 28, 2024. His passing leaves a mystery as efforts are currently underway to identify and locate any next-of-kin. David's unexpected demise marks the culmination of a series of unfortunate events beginning with a fall whose exact date remains unknown. Following the fall, David was hospitalized for approximately three months, a period that marked the beginning of a decline in his health status. Upon discharge, he was placed under hospice care while transitioning to the Perpetual Help Homecare facility.
In June 2024, David appeared to show signs of improvement, leading to the removal of hospice care support. Despite the progressing physical recovery, the chain of events that led to his final day began its course. On the night of November 27, 2024, David went to bed for what would tragically be his final slumber. By the morning of November 28, upon routine check-ins by the facility's staff, David was discovered unresponsive in his bed. Emergency services were immediately contacted and promptly dispatched to the scene, but upon arrival, paramedics were only able to confirm his passing due to the presence of rigor mortis.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has taken charge of this case under the case number 2024-3530, furthering their efforts to find any surviving relatives of the late David Thomas. They encourage anyone who may have information regarding his family to reach out. The Medical Examiner's office can be contacted at their location on 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, in San Diego, California, or by phone at 858-694-2895. More details on this case and other related information are available on their official website. In honor of David, no stone will be left unturned to ensure he is laid to rest with dignity and his next-of-kin are informed.
Date Found: 11/28/2024
