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Case Description
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On October 15, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington, the body of 72-year-old David Joe Smasal was found unresponsive in the middle of a residential roadway. Despite a thorough investigation, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has not been able to locate any family members or friends to claim Smasal's remains. This situation underscores the challenges often faced by medical examiners in cases where individuals have no immediate relatives or known associates.

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Date Found: 10/15/2024
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Victim Details

2024-10-19T19:00:25.967

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131666

UCP131666

48813

David

Joe

Smasal

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

10/15/2024

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

No

43954

Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

2537986494

County

Medical Examiner

242647

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

11/23/2025


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