On April 4th, 2026, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Coroner Division encountered an unclaimed individual, John Foster Higgins, in San Bernardino, California. His body was discovered with no immediate claims from family or acquaintances to assume responsibility for the remains. The case, detailed under NamUs ID: UCP159894, has prompted the local authorities to seek assistance from the public in identifying next of kin or anyone who might have information regarding Mr. Higgins' personal associations.
The circumstances of Mr. Higgins' death were determined to be of natural causes, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's report. Although his death is not deemed suspicious, the absence of relatives or acquaintances to lay claim to his body adds a layer of complexity to the case. Despite best efforts, no conclusive links to any family members have yet been uncovered, thus categorizing the case under the agency case number 702602427.
In customary practice with such cases, the San Bernardino County Coroner Division is actively seeking public cooperation. The agency, based at 175 South Lena Road in San Bernardino, California, encourages those who might have pertinent information to come forward. Individuals with leads or related inquiries are advised to contact the department via their official contact number at 909-387-2978. More details regarding their processes and outreach can be found on their website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/. As the search for next of kin continues, the agency remains committed to finding closure in unclaimed persons' cases like that of John Foster Higgins.
Date Found: 04/04/2026
