On April 29, 2019, the body of a 77-year-old female, Kathleen D. Stafford, was brought to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office following her death from natural causes at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Despite extensive efforts to locate and notify her next of kin, no relatives or family members were found, leaving Kathleen Stafford unclaimed.
The case, recorded under the NamUs ID UCP65646 and the agency case number 19-0878, highlights the challenges faced by medical examiner offices in locating the next of kin for deceased individuals. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, situated at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, pursued all possible leads to identify and contact relatives, but these efforts did not yield successful results.
Without any family members coming forward or located, the office was left with the difficult task of deciding the appropriate steps for Kathleen Stafford's remains. As the search for her next of kin did not bear fruit, her final arrangements needed to be dealt with as per the protocols for unclaimed persons. For any inquiries about this case, interested parties can contact the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office at 253-798-6494.
Date Found: 04/29/2019
