Jose Alfredo Fuentas, a 61-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered deceased on August 5, 2025, in Washington, District of Columbia. His case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP151443. Mr. Fuentas was last known to be alive on July 30, 2025. Concern arose when packages began to accumulate outside his apartment, prompting maintenance staff to request a welfare check. Responding officers entered the residence and found him lying prone on a mattress, unresponsive.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, D.C., is the agency responsible for handling this case. The agency, located at 401 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C., can be contacted at 202-698-9000. The official case number assigned is 25-02376. As of now, Mr. Fuentas remains unclaimed, and the medical examiner’s office continues to oversee the matter in accordance with its procedures.
This case highlights the importance of welfare checks and community vigilance, as the discovery was made only after neighbors and maintenance staff noticed signs of concern. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner provides updates and resources through its official website at https://ocme.dc.gov/. Authorities are seeking to resolve the case and ensure that Mr. Fuentas receives proper recognition and closure.
Date Found: 08/05/2025
