In March 2017, the quiet community of Lakewood, Washington, was shaken by the discovery of a tragic and unsettling case involving a 52-year-old man named Samuel Dreadin. His body was found on March 22, 2017, and the circumstances surrounding his death were both distressing and complex. Dreadin had committed suicide following the murder of his mother, leaving investigators with a grim scene and the daunting task of piecing together the details of this case.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) took charge of the investigation, diligently working to uncover any living relatives of Dreadin. Despite their earnest efforts and an extensive search, no family members were located. As a result, the decedent was considered an unclaimed person, with no immediate next of kin to take responsibility for his remains. The absence of family ties added an additional layer of tragedy to an already heart-wrenching situation.
Following standard procedures, Samuel Dreadin's body was entrusted to a rotation funeral home for cremation. His cremains were subsequently returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, where they remain unclaimed. The agency, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, WA, continues to hold the ashes as they await any potential claims or further information regarding Dreadin’s familial connections. For those seeking more information on this case or exploring any leads that might bring resolution, the PCMEO can be reached at 253-798-6494, under Agency Case Number 17-0668.
Date Found: 03/22/2017
