Donald Francis Cook, identified under Namus ID UCP153344, was a male decedent whose body was recorded on December 9, 2025, in Ruskin, Florida. Cook passed away at a hospice facility after enduring complications from a chronic medical condition. Despite being known by name, he remained an unclaimed person, with no next of kin available or able to take responsibility for final arrangements.
The circumstances of his passing were medically supervised, and there were no indications of foul play. His case was handled by the Hillsborough Medical Examiner’s Office, the agency responsible for investigating unattended or unclaimed deaths within the region. Their office, located at 11025 North 46th Street in Tampa, Florida, documented the case under Agency Case Number 25-10791-R. As with all unclaimed individuals, the agency followed established procedures to confirm identity, document the cause of death, and attempt to locate relatives or legal representatives.
Although Cook’s identity was confirmed, the absence of a claimant placed him within the unclaimed persons system, where agencies work to preserve records and maintain the possibility of future family contact. The Hillsborough Medical Examiner’s Office continues to serve as the point of contact for any inquiries related to his case and can be reached at 813-914-4500 or through their official website.
Date Found: 12/09/2025
