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Donald Lee Hempstead

Unclaimed
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On March 18, 2019, the body of Donald Lee Hempstead was discovered in San Diego, California, marking the beginning of a complex case surrounding an unclaimed person. Hempstead's remains were found with limited information available about his background and personal connections. The official records indicate that Hempstead lived at the Golden West Hotel, a residential establishment in downtown San Diego known for accommodating both long-term tenants and transient guests. Despite efforts to trace ...Read More
Date Found: 03/18/2019
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP59372
    • Victim Details

    2019-08-13T15:57:52.68

    2019-08-13T17:59:12.813

    59372

    UCP59372

    12493

    Donald

    Lee

    Hempstead

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    03/18/2019

    San Diego

    California

    San Diego County

    92101

    No

    12323

    San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office

    San Diego

    California

    San Diego County

    James Ramirez

    Medical Examiner Investigator

    5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, , San Diego, California

    8586942895

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html

    2019-00748

    2019-08-13

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/25/2026


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