On February 6, 2021, a deceased individual was discovered in Tacoma, Washington, identified as a Black male who passed away under hospice care at the Manor Care Tacoma nursing home. Despite efforts to identify and contact next of kin, the decedent remains unclaimed, and his identity remains unresolved. This case, recorded under Namus ID UCP86573, is being handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, which continues its efforts to settle the matter.
The man, whose life came to a close within the support environment of a nursing home, passed away without any known relatives or friends being present, a situation unfortunately common in cases handled by medical examiners and other mortality-related agencies. His remains were subject to standard procedures for unclaimed bodies, ensuring that all potential avenues for contacting kin or identifying personal connections were exhaustively explored.
Handling such sensitive cases with dignity and care is the responsibility of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington. Those in possession of any information that might aid in identifying this man or facilitating the claim by possible relatives are encouraged to reach out to the office directly at 253-798-6494. For this agency, referenced by case number 210366, every detail—no matter how minor—could be crucial in bringing closure to the case of this unclaimed individual.
Date Found: 02/06/2021
