On June 10, 2024, the unclaimed body of Eliseo Daniel Ruiz-Gonzalez was discovered in a state of unresponsiveness in Washington, D.C. Identified as Namus ID: UCP135456, his body was found in an alcove of an abandoned building directly across the street from Howard University Hospital. The location and circumstances of his discovery suggest that he may have been experiencing homelessness at the time of his death.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is currently handling this case, operating out of their headquarters on 401 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. They are tasked with investigating and identifying unclaimed bodies to provide answers and closure to potentially unknowing families and communities. Should anyone have pertinent information regarding the identity or background of Eliseo Daniel Ruiz-Gonzalez, they are urged to contact the Office at 202-698-9000.
This case is cataloged under the agency case number 24-01683, and further details can be accessed through the Office's official website, https://ocme.dc.gov/. Efforts continue to piece together the life and circumstances surrounding the death of this individual in hopes of offering him the dignity of recognition and the possibility of reuniting him with those who knew him.
Date Found: 06/10/2024
