In the unclaimed person case of Carl Lee Peterson, the male body was discovered on May 5, 2015, at his residence in Tacoma, Washington. Identified by the Namus ID UCP2494, the decedent was determined to have died of natural causes. Unfortunately, no known family members were available to claim his remains. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, undertook a next-of-kin (NOK) search but was unable to locate any relatives despite their efforts.
Following protocol, the body of Carl Lee Peterson was transferred to a rotation funeral home. The cremains were subsequently returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Despite the attempts made, Carl Lee Peterson's remains remained unclaimed. The agency can be contacted via their phone number, 253-798-6494, for anyone who may hold information regarding the decedent or could assist in locating family or next of kin. The medical examiner's office continues to follow procedures to provide dignity in the handling of unclaimed persons while maintaining records via the agency case number 15-0783.
Date Found: 05/05/2015