Carlos Rosa Gonzalez passed away from a drug overdose at his home in Tacoma, Washington, on July 1, 2010. His case was handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) under the case number 10-0839. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or associates who might claim his remains, no immediate family member or friend came forward. His sister, the only known relative, did not claim the decedent's body.
For more than a year, the cremated remains of Carlos Rosa Gonzalez went unclaimed. According to established protocol by the PCMEO, when remains are not claimed by relatives after a certain period, a decision is made regarding their final disposition. In accordance with this policy, Gonzalez's ashes were respectfully scattered at sea on August 30, 2017. This was conducted during a ceremony by the staff of the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This case, identified in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the ID UCP3191, underscores the sad reality of individuals whose lives end in anonymity and without familial closure. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, was the agency responsible for managing this case. They can be contacted at 253-798-6494 for further information. Although a website was not provided, the office's dedication to ensuring respectful handling of the deceased is evident in how they managed the final dispersal of Carlos Rosa Gonzalez's ashes.
Date Found: 07/01/2010
