In the case of the unclaimed individual identified as James Eric Nazrath, a body was discovered on February 15, 2018, in Santa Ana, California, and has been recorded under Namus ID: UCP5213. Nazrath was known to be living a transient lifestyle in Santa Ana, and his circumstances led him to Loma Linda University Medical Center in San Bernardino County when he fell ill. Unfortunately, he died of natural causes on that same day. Despite thorough efforts by the authorities, he has remained an unclaimed person, with significantly limited information about his background and familial connections.
James Eric Nazrath described himself as an actor and bounty hunter, and he expressed that he had no family. However, a friend relayed that Nazrath mentioned his origins or previous residence as Stillwell, Kansas. He claimed that his real first name might have been the German equivalent of Ralph, potentially "Rolfe," with a possible middle name of William. Though unverified, he also mentioned having three children: two sons, one named James and another nicknamed "Tank," alongside a daughter. The mother of his children was referred to as Joyce. Nazrath purportedly had a sister named Virginia and an unnamed brother.
In exploring his records, investigators uncovered a marriage to Sharon L. Tolson, whose maiden name might have been Brown, on October 12, 1981, in Orange, California. Physically, James Eric Nazrath was described as approximately 63 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with salt-and-pepper hair that was balding, and brown eyes. There were no tattoos found on his body, which aligned with the friend’s recollections. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division, has been the agency responsible for this case, and despite the investigation, Nazrath’s body has yet to be claimed. Contact details for the agency include a phone number, 909-387-2978, and their website for further information or assistance in resolving this case remains open to the public.
Date Found: 02/15/2018
