Lesli Jean Monical, a 67‑year‑old woman, was found deceased on May 1, 2020, in Portland, Oregon. Her passing was determined to be from natural causes, and no evidence suggested foul play or unusual circumstances surrounding her death. Despite efforts to identify relatives or close contacts, no known next of kin could be located. With no family available to claim her remains or make arrangements, her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs ID UCP154009.
Because she had no identifiable relatives, Ms. Monical was ultimately assigned to an indigent disposition, a process used when individuals pass away without resources or family to oversee final arrangements. This ensured that she received a respectful and lawful handling of her remains, even in the absence of personal advocates. Her case highlights the quiet reality faced by many unclaimed individuals whose lives end without immediate connections to speak on their behalf.
The Portland Police Bureau, the agency responsible for the case, documented the circumstances under Agency Case Number 20‑142429. Operating from 1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue in Portland, the Bureau handled the investigation and reporting, with contact available through 503‑823‑3333 and additional information accessible through their official website at https://www.portland.gov/police. Their involvement ensured that Ms. Monical’s death was properly recorded and that all procedural steps were followed, even when no next of kin could be found.
Date Found: 05/01/2020
