In Tacoma, Washington, an unclaimed person case centers around Charles Earl Elzea, a 69-year-old male whose remains have yet to find closure with his family. Charles passed away from natural causes on December 9, 2017, at the St. Joseph Medical Center. Despite efforts to reach his family, they did not come forward to claim him, leaving his case unresolved with NamUs ID: UCP5379.
Following his death, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office handled Charles' remains, adhering to their protocol for unclaimed individuals. The remains were entrusted to a rotation funeral home, where Charles was cremated. Subsequently, the cremains were returned to the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, ensuring they are kept safely should any future claims be made by the family.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office is located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, and can be contacted via phone at 253-798-6494 for anyone willing to come forward with information or to claim Charles' remains. The agency, under case number 17-2427, continues to hold out hope that eventually, Charles Earl Elzea’s family might step forward to provide him with the closure that he deserves.
Date Found: 12/09/2017
