Richard C. Lee, identified under NamUs ID UCP153097, was found deceased in his Honolulu apartment on October 22, 2025. A neighbor, concerned after not seeing him for several days, contacted police to request a welfare check. When officers entered the residence, they discovered Mr. Lee lying unresponsive on the floor. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
According to the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu, there were no signs of foul play associated with his death. The circumstances suggested a quiet passing that went unnoticed until the neighbor’s call prompted the welfare check. With no immediate next of kin located, his case was classified as an unclaimed person.
The investigation and care of Mr. Lee’s remains were handled under Agency Case Number MED 2025-2859 by the Department of the Medical Examiner, located at 835 Iwilei Road in Honolulu, Hawaii. The agency continues efforts to identify and notify any potential relatives who may not yet be aware of his passing.
Date Found: 10/22/2025
