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James Staples

Unclaimed
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On April 3, 2017, the body of James Staples was discovered in New Lenox, Illinois. James, who had spent much of his life in assisted care due to unspecified circumstances, passed away naturally. Despite the peaceful conclusion to his life, James remained an unclaimed individual following his death, leaving open questions about his family connections and personal history.

Efforts to trace his familial connections revealed that James’s parents, Lee Staples and Mary Vettle, are both most ...Read More
Date Found: 04/03/2017
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP3468
    • Victim Details

    2017-04-18T13:52:36

    2023-11-07T17:56:20.39

    3468

    UCP3468

    3539

    James

    Staples

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    04/03/2017

    New Lenox

    Illinois

    Will County

    60451

    3525

    Will County Coroner's Office

    Joliet

    Illinois

    Will County

    16857 West Laraway Road, , Joliet, Illinois

    8157278455

    County

    Coroner

    https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Judicial-Services/Coroner

    17-0158

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/20/2026


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