In early 2024, an individual named David Clark Scott was discovered unclaimed after his passing on March 1st in Santa Cruz, California. Identified under the NamUs ID UCP128207, Scott's life concluded at Dominican Hospital, where he was admitted on February 14th. Previously, he had resided at Santa Cruz Post Acute since January 2024, indicating recent stability in his living conditions. The details surrounding his earlier life suggest that Scott may have resided in various locations, including Cambridge and Burlington in Massachusetts, as well as Scotts Valley, California, before eventually moving to Santa Cruz.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, specifically the Coroner Division, has taken charge of investigating this unclaimed person's case. The coroner's office is located at 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz, and they can be reached at 831-454-7792 for any inquiries or information that might assist in identifying next of kin or previous acquaintances. Under the agency case number R24-00144, efforts are being made to trace Scott’s background and connections.
Despite a seemingly itinerant past, David Clark Scott’s story remains largely untold, with piecemeal residential history hinting at a life that traversed various states and cities. The local authorities continue to seek out any leads that could illuminate more about Scott’s identity and history, while offering a dignified resolution to this unclaimed person case. Anyone with potential information is encouraged to reach out to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office to help provide closure and respect to Scott's memory.
Date Found: 03/01/2024
