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Richard Lee West

Unclaimed
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Richard Lee West, a 77-year-old man, passed away under clear circumstances witnessed by hospital staff at St. Clare Hospital (SCH) in Lakewood, Washington, on December 22, 2023. Despite the presence of witnesses at the time of his death, Richard Lee West remains unclaimed, leading to the involvement of local authorities in managing the aftermath.

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, situated at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, is the designated agency handling this case ...Read More
Date Found: 12/22/2023
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP115596
    • Victim Details

    2024-01-31T04:31:52.04

    2024-02-01T16:02:05.433

    115596

    UCP115596

    44335

    Richard

    Lee

    West

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    12/22/2023

    Lakewood

    Washington

    Pierce County

    98499

    No

    40494

    Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

    Tacoma

    Washington

    Pierce County

    Kellie Jones

    Medicolegal Death Investigator

    3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

    2537986494

    County

    Medical Examiner

    233399

    2023-12-22

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    01/09/2026


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