On February 7, 2020, the body of a 51-year-old male, identified as Kenneth Howard, was brought to the attention of officials at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Sadly, Mr. Howard passed away due to natural causes, yet he left behind a perplexing circumstance: no known next of kin. This situation posed a significant challenge for the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, who were tasked with discovering any potential familial connections.
Despite conducting an exhaustive search, the efforts of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) yielded no leads. Their meticulous approach included outreach and investigations aimed at finding any relative who might claim Mr. Howard's remains, but unfortunately, these efforts met with no success. The unclaimed status of Mr. Howard left him in a state of anonymity, with no immediate family stepping forward.
Situated at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office was deeply committed to resolving this case and ensuring the dignified handling of Mr. Howard's remains. The contact number for the agency, 253-798-6494, remained open for any information that could potentially assist in identifying a next of kin. The case was officially logged under the number 20-0369, documented as UCP68995 in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), embodying the ongoing hope of a resolution to connect Mr. Howard with his family, if any exist.
Date Found: 02/07/2020
