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Mel Sturgeon

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-06-23T17:37:31.773

2026-06-24T16:56:42.157

159851

UCP159851

58479

Mel

Sturgeon

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

03/11/2026

Yucca Valley

California

San Bernardino County

92284

No

52422

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Coroner Division

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

175 South Lena Road, , San Bernardino, California

9093872978

County

Coroner

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/

702601830

2026-03-12

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

09/21/2026


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Mel Sturgeon's case involves an unclaimed male body discovered on March 11, 2026, in Yucca Valley, California. This individual, represented by NamUs ID UCP159851, passed away from natural causes while residing in a care facility. Despite the circumstances of his death being established, Mel Sturgeon remains unclaimed, highlighting the challenges in identifying and contacting potential next of kin or acquaintances who could provide further insight into his life and history.

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Date Found: 03/11/2026

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