Russell Edward Latimer was discovered deceased on the morning of October 23, 2025, in Washington, District of Columbia. Maintenance personnel found his body and notified the appropriate authorities, initiating an investigation into his identity and the circumstances surrounding his death. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or personal contacts, Latimer remains an unclaimed person, and limited information is available about his life prior to his passing.
The case is being handled by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, D.C., a medical examiner agency responsible for determining cause and manner of death in unattended or unexplained fatalities. The agency, located at 401 E Street SW, opened the case under number 25-03094 and entered it into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP153968. Their role includes not only examining the medical aspects of the case but also assisting in efforts to identify and notify any potential relatives.
As of now, Russell Edward Latimer remains unclaimed, and the circumstances of his death continue to be documented by the medical examiner’s office. Anyone with information that may help connect him to family or acquaintances is encouraged to contact the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner at 202-698-9000 or visit their website at https://ocme.dc.gov/.
Date Found: 10/23/2025
