On December 29, 2019, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office received notice of an unidentified female body found at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. The decedent was later identified as a 76-year-old woman named Susan Vail. She passed away from natural causes, leaving behind no apparent next of kin or contacts to claim her body. Her case has been assigned the Namus ID: UCP65822 and carries the agency case number 19-2517.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, led the investigation surrounding Susan Vail's demise. With no relatives or friends coming forward, the office's efforts centered on ensuring that her remains were respectfully managed in accordance with protocol for unclaimed persons. The office serves as both an investigative and supportive entity in such circumstances, and its staff member is available at the contact number 253-798-6494 to provide information or assistance regarding Ms. Vail’s case.
During the course of the investigation, the aim was to trace any potential family members or close connections who might step forward to claim Ms. Vail. The absence of any significant leads led to her case remaining unresolved in terms of familial engagement. As such, the agency continues to uphold procedures for handling cases of this nature while aiming to bring closure to unclaimed individuals whenever possible. Although there is little information available regarding Susan Vail's life prior to her passing, the agency strives to handle her case with the dignified care every individual deserves.
Date Found: 12/29/2019
