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On May 5, 2024, the body of Richard Eugene Merlak was discovered in a hotel room in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Hotel staff made the initial discovery and promptly alerted local authorities. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate personal contacts, Richard remains an unclaimed person. His case has been officially registered under NamUs ID UCP150397.
The investigation into Richard’s death is being handled by the Laramie County Coroner's Office, a law enforcement agency based at 3964 ...Read More
Date Found: 05/05/2024
The investigation into Richard’s death is being handled by the Laramie County Coroner's Office, a law enforcement agency based at 3964 ...Read More
Date Found: 05/05/2024
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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
2024-0138
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
11/29/2025
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