Harvey Lateese Petty, an unclaimed male decedent, was discovered unresponsive on April 24, 2025, at a nursing facility located in Downey, California. Despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death did not immediately suggest foul play, and his passing was handled through standard procedural channels. His identity was confirmed, but no next of kin came forward to claim his remains.
The case was taken up by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, whose office is located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, California. The agency assigned case number 2025-06909 to Mr. Petty’s file and continues to manage the matter as part of its responsibilities in handling unclaimed persons. The NamUs database, which tracks unidentified and unclaimed individuals across the United States, lists Mr. Petty under the ID UCP148723.
Efforts to locate family or legal representatives have so far been unsuccessful. The Medical Examiner’s office remains the primary point of contact for any inquiries related to Mr. Petty’s case. They can be reached at 323-343-0512, and further information is available on their official website at me.lacounty.gov.
Date Found: 04/24/2025
