On July 15, 2020, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office was called to investigate the case of an unclaimed individual, whose NamUs ID is UCP72116. The deceased, identified as 77-year-old Timothy Cedric Rand, was discovered in his San Diego apartment. Living alone, Timothy was a single, White male who seemingly had no immediate family or close contacts in his vicinity. The initial discovery was made when a custodian, tasked with performing a welfare check, entered the property using a key. Upon entry, the custodian found Timothy unresponsive, lying prone on the floor. Emergency services were alerted, and upon their arrival, Timothy was declared deceased.
Timothy's solitary life drew attention to the concerning reality faced by many like him — individuals who live and pass away alone, with no family or friends readily available to claim or arrange for their posthumous care. His case is handled by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California. This agency is responsible for determining the cause of death and managing related proceedings, including the disposition of remains when no next of kin is available to step forward.
Anyone with information regarding Timothy Cedric Rand or his next of kin is encouraged to contact the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. With agency case number 2020-01916, inquiries can be directed to their office via phone at 858-694-2895. Additional details about their operations can be found on their official website, www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. As the community and authorities seek to bring resolution to Timothy’s case, they stand ready to assist in giving him the dignity he deserves in death, akin to what he might have hoped for in life.
Date Found: 07/15/2020
