On July 13, 2021, in the town of Spanaway, Washington, the body of John Eugene Lamber was discovered. The decedent, a 73-year-old male, had succumbed to natural causes at his residence. Despite the circumstances of his passing being clearly defined, the case brought about a different kind of challenge for those involved: identifying and locating any next of kin.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, based in Tacoma, Washington, took charge of the case under the identification number 21-1739. Their role was not only to determine the cause of death but also to handle the sensitive task of searching for relatives or acquaintances who could claim Mr. Lamber's body for final arrangements. Unfortunately, this proved to be a daunting task, as an extensive search yielded no results. The lack of available family or friends left the agency in a difficult position, facing the prospect of an unclaimed decedent.
Despite the exhaustive search efforts, which utilized all resources at the disposal of the Medical Examiner's Office, no next of kin could be identified. The agency, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, was at a loss as to how to proceed without any leads on family members. Given the sensitive nature of the situation, the office urged anyone who might have information related to Mr. Lamber's family or friends to come forward. Interested parties could contact the office directly at 253-798-6494, in hopes that someone might hold the missing piece to the puzzle of John Eugene Lamber's rights to a dignified closure.
Date Found: 07/13/2021
