On January 12, 2012, the body of Lydia Kushner was found in Moses Lake, Washington. With no traceable family connections or known relatives to claim her, she became a case of an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding her life and unfortunate demise remain somewhat of a mystery, adding to the enigma of her unclaimed status. Upon discovery, Lydia Kushner was transferred to the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington, where she eventually passed away.
The Chelan County Coroner’s Office, located at 415 Washington Street, Suite 205, Wenatchee, WA, was responsible for handling Lydia’s case. Despite exhaustive attempts to trace any living family members, the coroner’s office, guided by its duty to ensure dignity in death as in life, found itself at a dead end. Their challenge lay in the somber task of ensuring that Lydia Kushner received respectful care posthumously, despite the absence of identified next of kin. The office remains accessible for contact via their website or by phone at 509-667-6431, where they maintain records under the agency case number CH2012-015.
Efforts to locate surviving family for Lydia Kushner were ultimately fruitless, echoing a poignant narrative of isolation that underscores the importance of community and connection. This case, logged under NamUs ID UCP161821, serves as a solemn reminder of the unclaimed who leave behind only unanswered questions and the hope, perhaps, that one day those questions may find answers.
Date Found: 01/12/2012
