On June 17, 2026, an unidentified male body was found at a Tampa Hospice facility in Florida. The deceased, later identified as John Wayne Owen, passed away due to complications from a chronic medical condition. Despite efforts to notify next of kin, John Owen's case remains unclaimed, as no relatives have come forward to take responsibility for his remains. This has prompted the involvement of local authorities to handle the situation and bring closure to this unfortunate event.
The case has been assigned the NamUs ID of UCP159863 and is under the jurisdiction of the Hillsborough Medical Examiner's Office. Located at 11025 North 46th Street in Tampa, Florida, the office has been actively involved in managing John Owen's case. They have been conducting investigations in conjunction with various local agencies in an attempt to locate potential family members or acquaintances who might have known Mr. Owen during his lifetime.
Pending further developments, the Hillsborough Medical Examiner's Office remains committed to handling Mr. Owen's remains with dignity and respect. With the agency's contact information readily available—phone number 813-914-4500 and their website at https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/government/departments/medical-examiner—the office encourages anyone with relevant information about John Owen or his potential relatives to come forward. Until such information is obtained, the case will remain open, as the community hopes for resolution and the eventual claiming of Mr. Owen by someone who may have been part of his life.
Date Found: 06/17/2026
