The case pertains to an unclaimed individual, Richard John Locke, whose remains were discovered on November 18, 2013, in McCleary, Washington. The circumstances surrounding his death led to an investigation facilitated by law enforcement agencies, but crucial questions remain unanswered, leaving Locke's case unresolved. Despite the efforts to identify connections to next-of-kin or to unveil additional personal history, Locke's identity stays as an unclaimed entity a decade after being found.
Upon discovery, Locke's case was swiftly transferred to the Grays Harbor County Coroner's Office. With Namus ID UCP121230, the case was recorded under agency case number 2013556. The Coroner's Office, situated in Aberdeen, Washington, continues to handle the case. Their responsibilities include the essential tasks related to the proper identification, examination, and eventual processing of remains to ensure dignity is maintained for those unclaimed.
Efforts to learn more about Richard John Locke or to potentially connect him with family members or loved ones have been a focal point for local authorities. Despite these efforts, including maintaining public records and communicating through official channels on their website, significant personal details of Locke's life prior to his death have not come to light. The Grays Harbor County Coroner's Office remains the primary point of contact for any information related to the case, reachable at their contact number 3605323015. They remain hopeful that public outreach could eventually foster community support and provide any leads that might solve the outstanding questions in Locke’s case.
Date Found: 11/18/2013
