Barry Pines was discovered deceased on February 14, 2016, in Tacoma, Washington. His case, registered under Namus ID UCP2519, unveils a story of a man who passed away alone. The male body was found at St. Joseph Medical Center, where it was determined that he died of natural causes. Unfortunately, Barry Pines was reported to have no known family, leaving the authorities with the task of investigating his background in hopes of locating any potential next of kin (NOK).
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office undertook an extensive search to find any relatives or contacts who might have claimed Barry Pines' remains. Despite these efforts, the search was unsuccessful, and no family members could be located. Consequently, his remains were entrusted to a rotation funeral home, a temporary resting solution organized by the authorities. Following this, the cremated remains were returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, as part of standard administrative procedures.
For over a year, Barry Pines' cremated remains remained unclaimed. Adhering to agency policy, after exhaustive efforts to locate his next of kin, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office decided to hold a scattering ceremony. Barry's ashes were solemnly scattered at sea by the office's staff as a final act of respect and closure. This ceremony, which took place on August 30, 2017, marked the end of Barry Pines' earthly journey. The case, identified internally as number 16-0357, remains a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals who leave this world without family or connections to remember them.
Date Found: 02/14/2016
