Baby-Girl Price, a stillborn child, was discovered at a hospital in Tacoma, Washington, on April 8, 2017. Despite her brief and fleeting presence in the world, she became the subject of a poignant and sorrowful case, referenced under Namus ID: UCP53027. Unfortunately, Baby-Girl Price was never claimed by her family, marking the beginning of her journey through the systems designed for those who fall through the social cracks.
Following protocol, her remains were transferred to a rotation funeral home where the decision was made to proceed with cremation. This step was taken with the hope that the dignity of care would be preserved through her final arrangements. The cremated remains, or cremains, were subsequently returned to the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO), located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. This institution, led by a dedicated medical examiner team, bears the responsibility for handling such sensitive cases, emphasizing the need for respect and compassion in their work.
For over a year, the cremains of Baby-Girl Price were held by the PCMEO, awaiting any claim or kin to step forward. Despite efforts, no family member came to assume responsibility. Consequently, a decision was made to scatter her cremains at sea, which took place during a solemn ceremony on August 29, 2018. This act symbolized a poignant form of closure, granting a measure of peace to an unclaimed life. The case, managed under agency case number 17-1067 by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, serves as a humbling reminder of the societal duty to honor every life, even those briefly experienced. Should there be any inquiries regarding the case, the PCMEO can be contacted at the phone number 253-798-6494.
Date Found: 04/08/2017
