On June 6, 2023, at approximately 11:51 AM, a homeless woman was discovered on the front lawn of an apartment complex in Washington, District of Columbia. The discovery was made by the property manager during a routine morning inspection of the building. The woman, who has been identified as Gilma Yanira Romero-Rivas, remains an unclaimed person. Her body was found outside the apartment complex, raising concerns and prompting an investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding her death.
The case is being handled by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner located at 401 E Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia. The agency responsible for the examination and investigation can be contacted at 202-698-9000, and further information can be found on their website at https://ocme.dc.gov/. This case has been assigned the agency case number 23-01674 and is listed under the Namus ID: UCP114929 for reference.
Despite the efforts to identify next of kin or anyone with information relative to this case, Gilma Yanira Romero-Rivas remains unclaimed. This tragic incident underscores the vulnerabilities faced by homeless individuals and the challenges encountered by medical examiners and investigators striving to unravel the mysteries surrounding such cases. Any additional information regarding Gilma Yanira Romero-Rivas that could assist in resolving this case is encouraged to be reported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Date Found: 06/06/2023
