The case of Shinobu Kawajiri, Namus ID: UCP146247, involves the death of a 70-year-old Asian male in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Kawajiri was under hospice care and last seen alive on March 15, 2025, by his assigned nurse. His condition and living circumstances indicated that he was receiving end-of-life care at his residence. Four days later, on March 19, 2025, the hospice nurse returned to check on him. After knocking and receiving no response, the nurse alerted the building manager for assistance.
The building manager used a key to access Mr. Kawajiri’s residence, where the decedent was found unresponsive. Emergency services were called, and the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded promptly to the scene. Paramedics who assessed the individual confirmed the death and pronounced it at 1615 hours on the same day.
Following the discovery, the case was referred to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, with Case Number: 2025-05006. The agency, located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, is responsible for investigating unclaimed person cases such as this. Individuals seeking further information can contact the agency at 323-343-0512 or visit their website at https://me.lacounty.gov. As of now, Shinobu Kawajiri remains an unclaimed person.
Date Found: 03/19/2025
