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In an unfortunate and somber case from Tacoma, Washington, the body of 79-year-old Richard Duncan Orth remains unclaimed. Richard passed away on May 5, 2023, at a hospital in Tacoma due to natural causes. Despite efforts to locate any family members or friends, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has been unable to find anyone who is prepared to claim his remains. Richard’s passing underscores the solitude that some individuals face, even in their final moments. It is indeed a poignant ...Read More
Date Found: 05/05/2023
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Victim Details

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133201

UCP133201

49208

Richard

Duncan

Orth

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

05/05/2023

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98405

No

44240

Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

2537986494

County

Medical Examiner

231289

2023-05-05

Unknown

Blue

Blue

11/28/2025


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