James Justin Nicholson, identified as a male, was discovered on August 12, 2015, in Lakewood, Washington. With a Namus ID of UCP2503, authorities determined that Nicholson died of natural causes while at Good Samaritan Hospital. Despite efforts to inform his family about his passing, relatives expressed their decision not to take responsibility for claiming his remains. This choice led to the involvement of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, as they assumed care of Nicholson's remains.
Afterward, Nicholson's remains were entrusted to a rotation funeral home, where they underwent cremation. Following this process, his cremains were returned to the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Despite repeated notifications, no family members or associates came forward to claim James Justin Nicholson's remains, leaving them unclaimed for an extended period.
In adherence to policy and after more than a year had passed without any claimants, the staff of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office took the decision to scatter Nicholson's cremated remains. This solemn ceremony took place at sea on August 30, 2017, ensuring that James Justin Nicholson was given a final resting place. For further inquiries, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office can be contacted at 253-798-6494, under case number 15-1331.
Date Found: 08/12/2015
