The unclaimed case of Stephen James Means began when his body was discovered on February 1, 2021, in San Diego, California. Means had last been seen alive a few days earlier, on January 28, 2021, during a visit from his social worker. During their last interaction, there were no signs of distress or abnormal behavior noted by the social worker. This routine engagement with the decedent suggested that there was no immediate cause for concern regarding his wellbeing at that time.
The situation took a grim turn when the social worker returned to Means' apartment on February 1st and received no answer to her knocking. After seeking help from apartment security, they used a master key provided by the property manager to enter the premises. Inside, they found Means deceased in the bathtub. Recognizing the need for official intervention, they promptly called 911. Upon arrival, personnel from the San Diego Police and Fire departments assessed the situation and confirmed Means' death, noting that the state of decomposition indicated he had been deceased for some time and negated the need for immediate medical intervention.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, San Diego, was subsequently tasked with handling the case under the agency case number 21-0454. For further details or inquiries regarding the case of Stephen James Means, the Medical Examiner's Office can be reached via phone at 858-694-2895 or through their website at [San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office](https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html). As an unclaimed person, Means' necessities for identification, family contact, or next-of-kin notification remain vital tasks for the office and underscore the importance of community involvement in resolving such cases.
Date Found: 02/01/2021
