On March 17, 2019, in San Diego, California, the body of Michael Dean Pertz was discovered, marking the start of an unclaimed person case registered under Namus ID: UCP57614. Michael, a 55-year-old divorced White male, resided with a roommate in San Diego. In the two weeks leading up to his death, he reported experiencing increased headaches, which grew progressively severe. On the early morning of March 17, Michael’s condition worsened when his roommate assisted him to the bathroom after he had fallen, an unusual occurrence that raised concerns. Following this incident, Michael cried out in pain from an intense headache as his roommate helped him back to his bedroom.
Later in the morning, the roommate went to check on Michael and found him unresponsive, lying cold on his bed. This distressing scene prompted her to immediately call 911 to report the emergency. When the officers arrived at the residence, they confirmed Michael’s death. Their assessment indicated that he had passed away hours earlier, a conclusion based on observable postmortem changes. No medical intervention was deemed necessary.
The case has been managed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101 in San Diego. For any inquiries or additional information concerning the case or related procedures, individuals are encouraged to contact the office at 858-694-2895. Further details can also be sought through the agency's official website, https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. The case remains designated under Agency Case Number 2019-00743. Michael Dean Pertz’s passing highlights the need for attention and care towards individuals who might face significant health challenges, especially those who may not have close family support.
Date Found: 03/17/2019
