In Tacoma, Washington, on September 6, 2019, the body of 73-year-old Maureen E. Thornton was discovered at an adult family home. The decedent passed away from natural causes. She was without any immediate family, complicating efforts to locate next of kin. Her only known family connection, an ex-husband, was unaware of any additional relatives who could be contacted.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) took responsibility for the remains and conducted a thorough search in hopes of identifying any living kin. Despite these efforts, which involved an exhaustive investigation, no relatives could be found. Consequently, Maureen E. Thornton's case became one of an unclaimed person, referenced under Namus ID UCP61122.
In accordance with standard procedures, Maureen’s remains were transferred to a rotation funeral home where she was cremated. The cremains were subsequently returned to the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Despite the somber circumstances of the case, the agency remained steadfast in its commitment to handle the situation with dignity and respect. Individuals with information that could assist in identifying surviving relatives of Maureen E. Thornton are encouraged to contact the PCMEO at 253-798-6494 to provide any relevant details.
Date Found: 09/06/2019
