On December 10, 2017, the body of Patricia Bigbee, a 69-year-old female, was found in Tacoma, Washington. Having passed away from natural causes at the Franciscan Hospice House, Patricia's case is documented under Namus ID: UCP5383. Although her family was informed of her death, they chose not to claim her remains, leaving the responsibility of her final arrangements to local authorities.
Following protocol, Patricia Bigbee's remains were transferred to a rotation funeral home where they underwent cremation. Subsequently, her cremated remains, or cremains, were entrusted back to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO). This office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, handled the case with the utmost professionalism, despite the absence of familial involvement or claim, which is a poignant aspect in Patricia's case.
For further information or queries regarding this case, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office can be contacted via their contact number, 253-798-6494. Identified under agency case number 18-0140, Patricia's case underscores a broader societal issue of unclaimed remains and highlights the procedural measures taken by medical examiners in such unfortunate circumstances. It serves as a reminder of the delicate intersection between mortality, family, and societal responsibility.
Date Found: 12/10/2017
