On June 9, 2025, the body of Carla Finkle was discovered in Traverse City, located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Though her death occurred in this northern lakeside city, records indicate that her legal residence was in Crawford County. The circumstances surrounding her passing remain publicly undisclosed, but her case has been classified as that of an unclaimed person, meaning no next of kin has come forward to claim her remains.
Efforts were made to locate and contact any possible family members. Investigators searched for phone numbers and attempted outreach, but these efforts yielded no results. The lack of response has left Carla's case unresolved in terms of familial connection, prolonging the process of closure and proper arrangements.
The case is being handled by the Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group, headquartered at 2141 Plett Rd PMB #111 in Cadillac, Michigan. The agency, which specializes in forensic pathology and death investigations, has assigned the case number 20-0609-FC-2025. For further inquiries or information, the agency can be reached at 231-510-6205. Carla Finkle’s case is also listed under NamUs ID UCP146814, part of the national database for unclaimed and unidentified persons.
Date Found: 06/09/2025
