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Rita Jones

Unclaimed
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In December of 1983, the remains of an unclaimed individual later identified as Rita Jones were discovered in the town of Yakima, Washington. This discovery, made on the 18th of December, left a lingering mystery regarding the circumstances surrounding her death and her last days in Yakima County. Despite efforts to identify next-of-kin or relatives, Rita Jones has remained unclaimed over the years, a poignant reminder of the lives that go unnoticed even in closely-knit communities.

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Date Found: 12/18/1983
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP65964
    • Victim Details

    2020-03-04T01:17:36.96

    2020-04-05T02:35:02.937

    65964

    UCP65964

    18184

    Rita

    Jones

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    12/18/1983

    Yakima

    Washington

    Yakima County

    16280

    Yakima County Coroner's Office

    Yakima

    Washington

    Yakima County

    Jim Curtice

    Coroner

    128 North 2nd Street, , Yakima, Washington

    5095741610

    County

    Coroner

    https://www.yakimacounty.us/566/Coroner

    19-66

    2020-03-04

    01/08/2026


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