In February 2018, the body of Stephen Paul Harris was discovered, leading to an open case with the NamUs ID UCP118642. Mr. Harris passed away at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California on the 2nd of December, 2018. Known to have lived in Santa Cruz County for approximately 35 years, he spent a significant portion of his life in this region. The details surrounding his earlier life, including his time in Kern County, Bakersfield, remain vague, as the duration of his residency there is unknown. For a number of years, he sustained himself by working as a self-employed computer technician, though specifics about the length of his career are unclear.
The case takes on a more somber note due to the absence of any known immediate family. There have been no identified siblings, children, or spouse, which complicates the process of claiming his body and subsequently closing the case. The gap in personal connections is, unfortunately, not uncommon in cases of individuals living relatively isolated lives.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office - Coroner Division is currently handling the case. Located at 5200 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, they can be contacted via phone at 831-454-7792. The case is assigned under the agency case number 18-01304. Efforts continue in hopes of finding any distant relatives or acquaintances who might step forward to claim Mr. Harris's remains, allowing him a proper final resting place.
Date Found: 02/12/2018
