In Tacoma, Washington, on March 6, 2019, the discovery of Tina Ann Kysor marked a poignant moment as authorities encountered the case of an unclaimed individual. Tina, a 57-year-old woman, was found unresponsive by her friends, who immediately called 911. Responding to the call were the Tacoma Fire and Tacoma Police departments. Upon their arrival, it was evident that Tina had passed away; she was pulseless and apneic, with signs of lividity and rigor mortis unmistakably present. Given the obvious nature of her death, no life-saving measures were initiated at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding Tina's death were particularly tragic. Her sole living relative had passed away just weeks prior, leaving her without any immediate family to claim her remains. Additionally, Tina had never been married and did not have any children, compounding her isolation in her final days. Her case was handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington. Despite the efforts of the agency, with the case identified under Agency Case Number 19-0508, reconnecting Tina with any other next of kin proved challenging.
The case of Tina Ann Kysor stands as a somber reminder of those society often overlooks, individuals who leave this world with few connections to the living. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, which can be reached at 253-798-6494, diligently works to manage such cases, striving to honor the lives of the unclaimed and ensure they receive the dignity they deserve, even in their absence of kinship support.
Date Found: 03/06/2019
