Richard Chase, a 78-year-old single white male, was found unclaimed and deceased in Escondido, California, on July 4, 2020. Residing at Astor Health Care in Vista, Richard was transferred to Palomar Medical Center to receive a higher level of medical attention. Despite the efforts to provide him with necessary care, he passed away under the supervision of the healthcare facility on the same day.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California, took charge of the case. Their comprehensive involvement ensured a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding Richard Chase's death. However, as of now, he remains unclaimed, with no family or legal representatives coming forward to arrange his affairs or final rites.
The agency overseeing this matter, identified by the NamUs ID: UCP72011, has made contact options available for anyone with information that may assist in finding relatives or acquaintances of Mr. Chase. Interested parties or those with relevant information can reach the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office via their contact number at 858-694-2895 or visit their website for more details. The involvement of the community could play a vital role in connecting this case to someone who knew the decedent, providing an opportunity to finally close this sensitive chapter with due dignity.
Date Found: 07/04/2020
