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Peggy Ann Root

Unclaimed
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Peggy Ann Root, a 67-year-old woman, passed away naturally on April 23, 2024, at a care facility in Tacoma, Washington. Despite efforts to locate her next of kin, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has been unable to identify any relatives or friends who can claim her remains. As a result, Root's case remains unresolved, highlighting the challenges faced by coroners and medical examiners when dealing with individuals who have no known connections.

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Date Found: 04/23/2024
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP133198
    • Victim Details

    2024-11-14T04:38:46.937

    2024-11-15T21:42:00.91

    133198

    UCP133198

    49202

    Peggy

    Ann

    Root

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    04/23/2024

    Tacoma

    Washington

    Pierce County

    98404

    No

    44237

    Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

    Tacoma

    Washington

    Pierce County

    Sven Engling

    Medicolegal Death Investigator

    3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

    2537986494

    County

    Medical Examiner

    241117

    2024-04-23

    Unknown

    Blue

    Blue

    01/04/2026


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