On January 15, 2017, the body of Joseph John Hadel, a 75-year-old man, was discovered in his residence in Tacoma, Washington. According to the findings of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, Mr. Hadel passed away from natural causes. This unclaimed person case is identified under the Namus ID: UCP5364 and the agency case number 17-0130, handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. Despite the identification of Mr. Hadel, his family was unable to claim his remains for reasons not specified.
Following standard procedures for unclaimed bodies, Joseph John Hadel's body was sent to a rotation funeral home designated by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. There, his body was cremated. The remains were subsequently returned to the Medical Examiner's Office for safekeeping, a common practice in cases where relatives cannot or do not claim the deceased. This ensures that the cremains are stored with dignity until a final decision can be made regarding their disposition.
Throughout the process, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, reachable at their contact number 253-798-6494, has adhered to its established protocols for handling unclaimed individuals. This case highlights the importance of procedural care and respect for individuals and their remains, regardless of the circumstances that may lead to them being unclaimed. While the agency's website is not listed, interested parties can contact the office directly for further information or assistance regarding such cases in the Tacoma region.
Date Found: 01/15/2017
