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Richard Holis Melching

Unclaimed
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On April 4, 2025, Richard Holis Melching was found unresponsive by a friend in Denver, Colorado. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next-of-kin, no relatives or family members have been found thus far. This case, designated Namus ID: UCP141872, remains open as investigators work to find anyone connected to Mr. Melching to ensure proper closure and arrangements.

The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner is handling the case under Agency Case Number: 2025-1386. They are seeking as ...Read More
Date Found: 04/04/2025
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP141872
    • Victim Details

    2025-04-11T11:32:04.423

    2025-04-11T14:57:30.633

    141872

    UCP141872

    51252

    Richard

    Holis

    Melching

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    04/04/2025

    Denver

    Colorado

    Denver County

    80221

    No

    45858

    Denver Office of the Medical Examiner

    Denver

    Colorado

    Denver County

    Hanah Shimeall

    Medicolegal Death Investigator II

    500 Quivas Street, , Denver, Colorado

    7203377600

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/our-divisions/office-of-the-medical-examiner.html

    2025-1386

    2025-04-04

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    01/19/2026


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