James Lee Magnuson, a 66‑year‑old man from Tacoma, Washington, was found deceased at his residence on November 27, 2025. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, his death was attributed to natural causes. Despite efforts to locate relatives or close contacts, no family members or friends have been identified who are able or willing to claim his remains. His case has been entered into the National Missing and Unclaimed Persons System under NamUs ID UCP153056.
The circumstances surrounding Magnuson’s death highlight the quiet isolation that can accompany individuals late in life, particularly when social or familial connections are limited or lost. With no next of kin located, his case remains open within the county’s unclaimed decedent system. The Medical Examiner’s Office continues to hold his cremated remains, which may be claimed by any individual at any time, as permitted under local policy.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, is the agency responsible for handling the case under Agency Case Number 253065. As a medical examiner’s jurisdiction, the office oversees the investigation, documentation, and final disposition of unclaimed individuals within the county. Anyone seeking information or wishing to claim Magnuson’s cremains may contact the office directly at 253‑798‑6494.
Date Found: 11/27/2025
