Yemane Ghebreslassie Kidane, a 71-year-old Black male, was a resident of San Diego, California. Known to be a solitary individual, Yemane's routine interactions were largely limited to regular visits with his social worker. Over time, these visits became a critical aspect of his support network. However, several weeks went by without a sighting of Yemane, leading to growing concerns regarding his well-being.
On May 7, 2024, prompted by the prolonged absence and a lingering worry for Yemane’s welfare, his social worker decided to perform an in-person check. Utilizing a key provided by the maintenance staff, the social worker accessed Yemane's residence. Upon entering, they discovered Yemane unresponsive on his couch, a deeply unsettling scene that prompted an immediate call to 911.
Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and, after assessing the situation, confirmed Yemane’s death. The postmortem changes indicated that he had passed away days before the discovery, making medical intervention futile. As per protocol, the case was handed over to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation. Identified by Namus ID UCP123815, Yemane’s case is now under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, San Diego, California. The office, which can be contacted at 858-694-2895 or visited online at their official website, continues to manage the necessary medico-legal processes associated with this unclaimed person case.
Date Found: 05/07/2024
