On January 30, 2016, the body of Thomas Eugene Cooley, a 74-year-old white male, was found in his room at the Mesa Inn located in El Paso, Texas. An investigation into his death was undertaken by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner. The examination revealed that there was no evidence of foul play involved in Cooley's death, and it was determined that he had a significant medical history which may have contributed to his passing.
Cooley had been staying at the Mesa Inn since October 2015, marking a period of several months in which he was a resident there. Despite the length of his stay, little is known about his activities during this time or any connections he may have had with local community members. The circumstances of his life prior to his arrival at the inn also remain largely unclear.
The case, officially logged as number 16-5305 with the Medical Examiner’s office and identified by the NamUs ID UCP3009, represents an unclaimed person situation where no family or next of kin has come forward to claim the body or provide information about Cooley's personal history. Efforts to piece together his past and any family connections continue, with hopes of providing closure to any unknown relatives and giving Cooley a dignified remembrance.
Date Found: 01/30/2016
