On January 3, 2017, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office received the case of Linda Larayne Ragsdale, whose body was found in Tacoma, Washington. Identified under Namus ID: UCP5273, Linda was a 57-year-old woman who passed away from natural causes at Tacoma General Hospital. Despite the extensive efforts by the medical examiner's office, which involved a comprehensive search for next of kin, no family members could be located.
Recognizing the situation, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office deemed that Linda qualified to be sent to the Lake Washington Technical Institute. Here, her body would contribute to educational purposes before being respectfully cremated. After this process was complete, the remains, or cremains, of Linda Larayne Ragsdale were returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office.
This case is one of the many handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. For those seeking more information, they can contact the office directly at 253-798-6494. Although Linda's story concludes without the presence of known family to commemorate her life, the agency ensures that her remains are preserved with dignity, in accordance with established protocols for unclaimed individuals.
Date Found: 01/03/2017
