On January 7, 2026, Felicio Cardenas Martinez was discovered unresponsive in his bed at the Red Bank Center for Rehabilitation & Healing, a nursing home located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Despite immediate attempts to revive him using CPR, he was pronounced dead at the facility. The circumstances surrounding Mr. Martinez's passing led to an inquiry by the Middlesex Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, operating under case number 13-26-0030.
Mr. Martinez's case is particularly poignant due to the absence of any known next of kin. As a result, the duty of identifying and conducting the necessary examinations fell to the Middlesex Regional Medical Examiner's Office. Situated at 1490 Livingston Avenue in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey, the office serves a critical role in providing clarity and closure in situations where an individual passes away without familial connections. For further information, parties can reach the Medical Examiner's Office at 732-745-3190 or visit their official website.
Despite the thorough investigation and available medical efforts, no relatives were identified for Mr. Martinez, leaving him unclaimed. As his case continues to be handled by the Middlesex County's dedicated public safety and health department, it serves as a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by those without immediate family. The Department of Public Safety and Health strives to address and assist in these sensitive situations, ensuring dignity and respect in the handling of unclaimed individuals like Mr. Martinez.
Date Found: 01/07/2026
