Brandon Elder Pemberton, identified under NamUs ID UCP152577, was a 55‑year‑old man whose body was found on November 3, 2025, in University Place, Washington. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, he died of natural causes within Pierce County. Despite standard efforts to locate relatives or close contacts, no family members or friends have been found who are able or willing to claim his remains.
With no next of kin identified, Mr. Pemberton’s case has been classified as an unclaimed person. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, continues to hold responsibility for his cremains under agency case number 252833. As with all unclaimed individuals in the county, his cremated remains may be claimed by any individual at any time, offering an opportunity for community members, acquaintances, or others who feel compelled to ensure he is not forgotten.
The Medical Examiner’s Office, reachable at 253‑798‑6494, remains the point of contact for anyone seeking information or wishing to claim his cremains. Mr. Pemberton’s case reflects the quiet reality faced by many unclaimed individuals—lives that end without known family but still deserve recognition, dignity, and closure.
Date Found: 11/03/2025
