Richard Lawton Varney, a male decedent, was transported from the Colonial Care Center Nursing Home in Long Beach, California, to the emergency room at St. Mary’s Medical Center on February 5, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM. His condition continued to deteriorate despite medical intervention, and on February 6, 2025, he was officially pronounced deceased at 9:44 AM. The circumstances surrounding his passing have led to his case being registered as an unclaimed person.
Following his death, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner took jurisdiction over the case, assigning it the agency case number 2025-04444. His remains are currently under the supervision of the examiner’s office, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, California. Efforts to identify and locate next of kin or individuals capable of claiming his body may be ongoing, with further details available through official channels.
The case has been logged under the NamUs database with the identification number UCP142381. For any inquiries or additional information regarding the disposition of his remains, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office can be reached at 323-343-0512 or through their official website at me.lacounty.gov. Authorities will continue to manage the case in accordance with procedural guidelines for unclaimed individuals, ensuring dignity and appropriate measures in handling his remains.
Date Found: 02/06/2025
