On October 18, 2024, the body of Kristine Lee Roth, a 73-year-old female, was found unresponsive at a hospice facility in University Place, Washington. Her passing has become a poignant case due to the absence of any family or friends coming forward to claim her remains. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, no connections to family members or acquaintances have been established, leaving the case open to those in the community or others who might have known her.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, has been handling the case under the designation Agency Case Number 242675. The office, dedicated to investigating deaths that occur under unusual or unattended circumstances, has been tasked with the responsibility of managing Kristine Lee Roth's remains. However, their research and outreach efforts have so far been unsuccessful in finding any family or next of kin.
In accordance with local statutes and guidelines, the cremains of Kristine Lee Roth remain unclaimed but available, indicating that any individual who wishes to step forward may claim them at any time. The office is open to facilitating the final respects and arrangements for anyone connected to this unclaimed person case. For those interested or with potential information that could assist, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office can be reached at 253-798-6494. This case underscores the importance of community involvement and awareness in such sensitive situations, offering an opportunity for closure both for Ms. Roth and those who once shared in her life's journey.
Date Found: 10/18/2024
