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John Mertens, an 81-year-old male, was found unresponsive in his bed at an assisted living facility in Redwood City, California, on September 22, 2021. Despite efforts to identify and claim him, his case remains unresolved. The San Mateo County Coroner's Office has taken charge of the investigation, seeking any information that might help locate potential relatives or acquaintances who could provide insight into his background.

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Date Found: 09/22/2021
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Victim Details

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144674

UCP144674

51949

John

Mertens

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

09/22/2021

Redwood City

California

San Mateo County

94062

No

46395

San Mateo County Coroner's Office

San Mateo

California

San Mateo County

K'Lynn Weber

Chief Deputy Coroner

50 Tower Road, , San Mateo, California

6503125562

County

Coroner

21-01710

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

11/25/2025


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