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Case Description

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Namus ID UCP154132 documents the unclaimed person case of Franklin James Smart, a male individual found deceased in Los Angeles, California, on December 1, 2025. The circumstances began when the property manager of his residence requested a welfare check after realizing he had not seen Mr. Smart for approximately three months. Concerned for his wellbeing, the manager contacted authorities at around 1100 hours.

Responding officers were provided a spare key to access the apartment. Upon entering the residence, they discovered Mr. Smart unresponsive. The Los Angeles Fire Department was immediately notified, and paramedics arrived to assess the situation. Despite their efforts, Mr. Smart was pronounced deceased at 1233 hours.

The case is being handled by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, California. The agency, reachable at 323-343-0512, recorded the incident under case number 2025-18730. As of now, Mr. Smart remains an unclaimed person, and the details surrounding his death continue to be documented in hopes of identifying next of kin or establishing further information about his life and circumstances.

Date Found: 12/01/2025

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