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Richard Eugene Merlak

Unclaimed
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On May 5, 2024, the body of Richard Eugene Merlak was discovered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The case was officially recorded under NamUs ID UCP150397 and assigned the agency case number 2024-0138. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, Merlak remains an unclaimed person. His identity has been confirmed, but no relatives have come forward to claim his remains or provide further information about his background.

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Date Found: 05/05/2024
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP150397
    • Victim Details

    2025-09-18T22:13:49.41

    2025-09-20T00:33:49.543

    150397

    UCP150397

    54756

    Richard

    Eugene

    Merlak

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    05/05/2024

    Cheyenne

    Wyoming

    Laramie County

    82001

    No

    48465

    Laramie County Coroner's Office

    Cheyenne

    Wyoming

    Laramie County

    Rebecca Reid

    Coroner

    3964 Archer Parkway, , Cheyenne, Wyoming

    3076378000

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/Elected-Officials/County-Coroner

    2024-0138

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/17/2026


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