Juanita Portee, an elderly woman, became an unclaimed person following her death on September 16, 2003. Prior to her passing, she had been admitted to a hospital on July 2, 2003, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Despite efforts, the hospital was unable to locate or identify any next of kin for Ms. Portee. She had been a resident of a nursing home in Moncks Corner for nearly two years before her hospitalization. Her case remains unresolved in terms of connecting her with any family or relatives.
The Charleston County Coroner's Office is the agency responsible for handling Ms. Portee's case. Located at 4000 Salt Pointe Parkway in North Charleston, South Carolina, the office can be reached at 843-746-4030. The agency continues to work on unclaimed person cases, providing an essential service in identifying next of kin and ensuring proper care for those who have no one to claim them. Ms. Portee's case was recorded under the case number 2003700909 and is also cataloged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under ID UCP235. These records aim to preserve her information and assist in any potential connections that could lead to identifying family or loved ones who may not know of her fate.
Date Found: 09/16/2003
