In 2018, Pierce County, Washington, became the focal point of the unclaimed person case involving Sueann Claxton, a 72-year-old woman. Ms. Claxton's life came to a close on January 22, 2018, at the Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Home, where it was determined she passed away from natural causes. Despite the serene setting of her final days, her passing paved the way for a mystery that the local authorities found themselves striving to solve.
Upon Ms. Claxton's death, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) took charge of the case, identified under Agency Case Number 18-0168, with efforts directed from their office at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. The task at hand was to trace any known relatives who might claim her remains, a search that proved both exhaustive and fruitless. Despite their best efforts and the use of all available resources, no claims by next of kin were forthcoming, and no familial connections could be established.
With the lack of any identifiable family, the PCMEO turned to a rotational funeral home where Sueann Claxton’s body was respectfully cremated. As procedures dictated, the cremains were then returned to the care of the PCMEO, remaining unclaimed. Details of this case, marked by its solitude and procedural integrity, are held under the jurisdiction of a dedicated medical examiner's office, fully equipped to handle such sensitive cases. Should additional information or inquiries arise, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office remains accessible through their contact number, 253-798-6494, providing an open line to their professional services and records.
Date Found: 01/22/2018
