On April 22, 2025, the body of 52-year-old Mathew Lee Gustamante was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Following his passing, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office conducted examinations and determined that no family members or close friends were available to claim his remains. Despite efforts to locate next of kin, he remains an unclaimed individual.
The case is cataloged under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the ID UCP143222, and the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office continues to oversee his remains under case number 251106. As per standard protocol, his cremains are available to be claimed by any individual at any time. This policy ensures that unclaimed individuals may still receive respectful handling, even in the absence of familial connections.
Individuals who may have information about Mathew Lee Gustamante or wish to inquire about claiming his cremains are encouraged to contact the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, the office can be reached at 253-798-6494 for further details regarding his case.
Date Found: 04/22/2025
