On January 20, 2019, the body of a 62-year-old man named Kolenekeo C. Darwin Kaeo was discovered at the Heartwood Skilled Nursing Facility in Tacoma, Washington. This long-term care facility had been providing hospice services to Kaeo, who was under their care. On that particular day, the nursing staff found him unresponsive during their normal rounds. Despite their efforts, the medical team could not revive him, and he was subsequently pronounced dead.
Kolenekeo C. Darwin Kaeo's death posed a significant challenge to authorities as they attempted to locate his next of kin. It was known that Kaeo reportedly had a wife residing in Africa, but details regarding her name and exact location were not available. Furthermore, Kaeo was said to have a daughter, though similarly, no one could identify her or ascertain her whereabouts. This lack of information about his family made it exceedingly difficult for the authorities to notify them of his passing or to arrange for his final affairs.
The case was handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. Unfortunately, despite their diligent attempts to trace Kaeo's relatives, the office was ultimately unsuccessful in locating any next of kin. As the case remains unresolved, Kaeo was recorded with the NamUs ID UCP57612. For those seeking further information or wishing to provide any leads regarding Kaeo's family, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office can be contacted at 253-798-6494.
Date Found: 01/20/2019
