On April 4, 2018, the female body of Lauretta Nouchi was discovered in Kailua, Hawaii, under circumstance that left her unclaimed. The discovery was made by her caregivers who found her unresponsive in bed while under hospice care. Despite the efforts of the caregivers, Lauretta was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind lingering questions about her personal connections and life.
The case, identified by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as Namus ID UCP68786, is handled by the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu. With next of kin unknown, responsibility fell to this agency to manage Lauretta's case. This has highlighted the unfortunate scenario where individuals pass away without any immediate family or known contacts to manage their affairs or claim their remains.
For those seeking further details on the matter or who may possess information that could assist in identifying Lauretta's next of kin, the Department of the Medical Examiner can be contacted. Located at 835 Iwilei Road in Honolulu, Hawaii, they can be reached by phone at 808-768-3090. More information about the agency and their work can also be found on their website at https://www.honolulu.gov/med. The agency case number associated with Lauretta Nouchi's situation is 18-0847.
Date Found: 04/04/2018
