On May 20, 2026, the body of a man identified as Cardell J. Rouse was discovered in Maplewood, New Jersey. Cardell J. Rouse's case has been recorded under the NamUs ID UCP160058. Despite efforts, his family has not yet been located, leaving this case as unresolved in terms of claiming the deceased.
The Northern Regional Medical Examiner's Office is overseeing this case. Their office, located at 325 Norfolk Street in Newark, New Jersey, is responsible for handling such unclaimed persons' cases within the region. Should you have any information that may assist in locating Cardell J. Rouse’s family or lead to the resolution of this case, you are urged to contact the examiner's office at 973-648-4500.
Details regarding this case, along with others managed by the Northern Regional Medical Examiner's Office, can be accessed through their official website at https://ocsme.nj.gov/NRMEO. The agency continues its mission to provide closure for families by determining both the identities and circumstances of unclaimed decedents. Cardell J. Rouse’s lack of familial connections has thus far complicated these efforts, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced in resolving cases of unclaimed persons.
Date Found: 05/20/2026
