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Paul Michael Besselsen West

Unclaimed
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In the early months of 2008, tragedy struck in Anaheim, California, when the body of Paul Michael Besselsen-West was found on May 17th, prompting a case that would remain unresolved for years. Despite diligent investigative efforts, Paul Besselsen-West remained unclaimed, a poignant reminder of the silent struggles faced by those who live on the fringes of society. His death, determined to be from natural causes, offers little in the way of closure for the friends or family that might have known ...Read More
Date Found: 05/17/2008
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP3762
    • Victim Details

    2017-05-02T19:22:12

    2017-05-02T19:22:12

    3762

    UCP3762

    3827

    Paul

    Michael

    Besselsen West

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    05/17/2008

    Anaheim

    California

    Orange County

    92804

    3813

    Orange County Sheriff Coroner

    , , ,

    08-02936

    01/23/2026


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