John B. Leslie Judy Vaughan Two long-lost letters that the U.S. Navy sent to the distraught mother of a sailor killed on Dec. 7, 1941 a man who remained unidentified for nearly 75 years were returned to a Washington . Larry Lokken Gregory F. Sudderth 17-0186 Dean A. Studeman, died at age 84 on 01/03/17 of natural causes while hospitalized in Puyallup. Bremerton, Washington, 98312 Phone 360-337-7077 Fax 360-337-4942. . Bryan Daniel Garrison Waters The missing person's dentist or dentists shall provide diagnostic quality copies of the missing person's dental records or original dental records to the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner or county medical examiner, or other law enforcement authority, when presented with the written consent from the missing person's family or next of kin or with a statement from the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner or county medical examiner, or other law enforcement authority that the missing person's family or next of kin could not be located in the exercise of due diligence or that the missing person's family or next of kin refuse to consent to the release of the missing person's dental records and there is reason to believe that the missing person's family or next of kin may have been involved in the missing person's disappearance. Charles McDonald Matthew M. Dome Unidentified decedents are the name given to a person who has died through non-homicidal means in which law enforcement were unable to identify through conventional means. Nielson, Julie Baby Girl Cartagena 17-0870 Lee C. Yeck, died at age 70 on 04/22/17 of natural causes in a skilled nursing facility in Tacoma. Lytton, Jade .5 miles NW of I-5 bridge at the Stillaguamish. Kathy Estrada MOORE, Russ STROEDER, Randolph LAICHE, Marie He was found wearing the remnants of a denim jacket and denim pants, a light shirt, and rubber soled shoes. The Snohomish County Medical Examiners Office is seeking assistance in identifying the unidentified remains listed below. Douglas Miller Wallace Nolen Jr. The UnClaimed Persons database contains information about deceased persons who have been identified by name, but for whom no next of kin or family member has been identified or located to claim the body for burial or other disposition. In addition, over nineteen thousand missing persons cases and over four thousand unidentified persons cases that were included in the national missing and unidentified persons system have been resolved. Richie Roberts Mary Florey Nellie Redmon Charles Ojuri Lamonte, Tony DEMARIA, Joseph The dental identification system shall maintain a file of information regarding persons reported to it as missing. Miguel A. Manfarroll Miller, Arthur Randolph Vaught Jackson Smith Chelgren, Teresa J. Yelena Fedorova Participation in the national missing and unidentified persons system is free, and biometric sample kits are funded through the national missing and unidentified persons system, alleviating the burden on contributing local governments. Jackson, Jesse The DNA Doe Project was asked to assist with her identification on July 3, 2020. (b) Upon certification of eligible veteran or dependent of a veteran status under (a) of this subsection, the person, firm, corporation, or association in possession of the veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains shall transfer the custody and control of the remains to the department of veterans affairs. (1) A person authorized to dispose of human remains may not perform or cause to be performed final disposition of more than one human remains at a time unless written permission, after full and adequate disclosure regarding the manner of disposition, has been received from the person or persons under RCW. Ronald Joiner Robert J Kauzlarich [7], A woman who checked into a Seattle hotel under the pseudonym "Mary A. Anderson" was found dead in her room by hotel staff on October 11, 1996. David P. Biber Richard E. Maas Leroy Wiley PERKINS, Twila A notification to tribes of a finding of such nonforensic skeletal human remains does not create a presumption that the remains are Indian. Roy Henry Miller Mcdonald, Thomas Anne I. Nelson The dental identification system shall maintain a file of information regarding persons reported to it as missing. Alexander J. Chesser Investigators also found no abandoned vehicles nearby. Tag: unidentified remains Medical Examiner's Office identifies a man 35 years after his death in a Seattle Park. If you are missing someone and they havent been reported missing, call 911 and ask to file a missing persons report. Tacoma. A .22-caliber revolver was found near his body leading investigators to believe he committed suicide. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases across the United States. Baker, Kenneth Searches of missing person reports from across the United States, Canada and Interpol failed to identify her, and her fingerprints were not on file with the FBI. But the nature of the evidence meant the remains did not meet the criteria for testing through either agency. If you know someone who has gone missing, report them. No family was found for him. David Martin Call 1-800-543-5678 or email mpu@wsp.wa.gov to request assistance with a missing child case. However, such autopsy or postmortem must be performed within five days, unless the coroner obtains an order from the superior court extending such time. 17-1471 Charles Gary Felts, died at age 75 on 07/22/17 of natural causes while hospitalized in Tacoma. Ardith M. Andrews The remains are from 2016, 2017, and 2018, and include people from all across the county. No family was found for him. FIND US County Department Locations. RAMOS, Julio James S. Gaddis MCCORMICK, Dawayne 17-1610 Jean McDonald, died at age 55 on 08/09/17 of natural causes while hospitalized in Gig Harbor. Snohomish County Government 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Phone: Medical Examiner's Infectious Disease Procedures, For Funeral Home and Crematorium Use Only. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Jack Pesterkoff BRIZUELA, Alejandro Baby Girl VILLA-CEJA Brian Knutson told The Seattle Times. ROGERS JR, Loni Judy Mccormick Washington State Website (access.wa.gov) Kitsap County Website (www.kitsapgov.com) . (i) Those federally recognized tribes with usual and accustomed areas in the jurisdiction where the remains were found; (ii) Those federally recognized tribes that submit to the department maps that reflect the tribe's geographical area of cultural affiliation; and. STORDAHL, Janet Leann B. Roberts On February 28, 1991 a fisherman on the Skykomish River near Startup found human remains on the river bank. Every person who arrests, attaches, detains, or claims to detain any human remains for any debt or demand, or upon any pretended lien or charge, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The UnClaimed Persons database contains information about deceased persons who have been identified by name, but for whom no next of kin or family member has been identified or located to claim the body for burial or other disposition. Karen E. Scherff John Cress Anatoliy S. Rotaru Richard E. Burrus John Brooks LEYDA, Robert Dennis M. Scott Gordon New STREETER JR., Leslie Floyd D. Hopkins 17-0673 Pun Chong Dreadin, died at age 85 on 03/17/17 of homicidal violence in her home in Lakewood. The remains are that of a white male estimated to be 20-50 years of age, of unknown height, and unknown weight. Paul Woodruff Unidentified Bodies. If you have reported someone missing over 5 years ago and they are still missing, call the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office (425) 388-3393 (then press 0) with the persons full name and date of birth to check that they are still entered as a missing person; older cases may have been inadvertently removed from the database. Dustin Wysong HARRIS, Renardo Marianne Wilson ANDRUS, Sabrina Ngo Tho Huynh Drewniak, Everett No family was found for her. Robert Latschaw John Hardt Richard A. Kruse Patricia Toothill Richard Johnson David Reitsma WALDEN, Eric Baby Boy Main The Snohomish County Medical Examiners Office is seeking assistance in identifying the unidentified remains listed below. HOWELL, Haruyo JOHNSON, Derek Alice Mae Clark Timothy A. Rodden A family member or representative's activities may not interfere with or jeopardize the integrity of any ongoing criminal investigation. All missing persons need to be reported to the primary law enforcement agency where the person was last seen FIRST before any assistance from the MUPU can begin. John Greennelsh VELAZCO, Alberto Additional remains were discovered near High Bridge Road in Monroe on March 27, 1991. Brian L. Richardson [10], On June 27, 2007, the partial skeletal remains of a young to middle aged man were found in the Spokane River, east of the Washington Street Bridge in Spokane, Washington. THOMAS JR., James Ley-Eric D. Sanford Delores M. Chapel 16-1624 Donald G. Duncan, died at age 71 on 09/09/16 of natural causes at home in Lakewood. WATKINS, Robert Baby Girl Pugsley TROSCLAIR, Kathryn Kathleen Johnston BROWN, Saul William Marshall Russell Keigley Richard A. Phelps BAKER, Erick Lisa Puhlman PUCKETT, Nancy He remains unclaimed by his family. Myrtle E. Daniels Jerry Strand Linda Arveson Charles Manning Baby DONALDSON Dyann Wheeler Rahim Olajuwon, William W. Palmer Clifford Kirkpatrick Mark A. Sarnes The coroner shall be required to promptly perform such autopsy upon receipt of the written request from the department of labor and industries. Lee Rollins But the. JUAREZ, Juan Eligibility for this program is made after a next-of-kin search, notification and a thorough review of personal finances. PARSONS, Wayne Larry W. Taylor 18-1592 Elwyn O. Mitchell, Unknown age, unknown date of death, cremated remains found with two photographs and a bible under a tree in an unassociated cemetery in Tacoma on 06/27/17. This process normally takes approximately 90 days. PLUM, William there are about 40,000 unidentified remains in the United States - around 50 in King County. Hair color and eye color could not be ascertained. BENNER, Jerry Harry W. Gakin Jr. Robert Pierce Mary Ford-James There are two sets of unidentified human remains officially in the care of the Lewis County Coroner's Office: one was discovered on a timber property near Raubuck Road in the Winlock area. WASHINGTON - Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Will Hurd (TX-23) today joined Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) to introduce the Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2018, a bill to help local jurisdictions improve the recording and reporting of missing persons and unidentified remains found in South Texas. William L. Ingraham The public is invited to the ceremony, which will include burial rites, prayers from clergy, a memorial plaque and memories shared by friends. Roberto Velasco-Zabala Lagasca, Felix Ariel Perez (2) The surviving children of the decedent. Items of note found at the scene were a shoelace and a crude cross made out of sticks. Richard Boitano (ii) The next of kin of the decedent has been notified. Shane M. Gay NELSON, Frederick Juan A. Sontay . The body of an elderly man was found in a tent at the base of a rock retaining wall along the 2200 block of North Albina and N. Interstate on July 4, 2000. The jacket was found under the body, possibly to protect from the heat of the pipes, and the shirt was found wrapped around an ankle, possibly to tend to an injury. Janet Moore The cause of death is homicidal violence. It appeared that the decedent was camping in the woods at that location. Jose Ramierz Ocampos Timothy Ward WARNER, David Peter McDivitt Lumir Heckel Hilden, Jeffery Peeks, David If you have any information regarding any of the unidentified individuals listed here please contact our office at ( 425) 438-6200 or by email. Julian Miller Richard Murphy The address and phone number she had provided at check-in was false and she left behind no identification. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor in rural Lincoln County. When a person reported missing has not been found within thirty days of the report, or at any time the investigating agency suspects criminal activity to be the basis of the victim being missing, the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner or county medical examiner, or other law enforcement authority initiating and conducting the investigation for the missing person shall: (1) File a missing person's report with the Washington state patrol missing and unidentified persons unit; (2) initiate the collection of DNA samples from the known missing person and their family members for nuclear and mitochondrial DNA testing along with the necessary consent forms; (3) ask the missing person's family or next of kin to give written consent to contact the dentist or dentists of the missing person and request the person's dental records; and (4) enter the case into the national crime information center system through the Washington state patrol electronic database. Bowden, Ronald Hong Chi Ha Gillian Timms Manson was a student at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington in 1974. GROGAN, J.T. Unidentified Persons This page contains descriptions of unidentified remains whose cases have been processed by the Medical Examiner's Office. The decedent is a White male, 30-70 years old, approximately 5' tall. The person in charge of any premises on which final dispositions are made must keep a record of all human remains on the premises under his or her charge, in each case stating the name of each deceased person, date of final disposition, and name and address of the funeral establishment. (iii) The person is otherwise in compliance with applicable law. The Honorable . In an ongoing effort to locate families for unclaimed individuals, the Snohomish County Medical Examiners Office enters unclaimed individuals intoa National database. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Currently there are over 40,000 unidentified decedents in the United States . Robert B. Harting [, Missing children clearinghouse and hotline: Chapter, (1) A county coroner having jurisdiction over human remains pursuant to RCW. CHRISTEN JR, Frederick Lloyd J. Gladson, Elaine M. Goldberg C. Joann Daubert Franciscus Dekker Richard Wayne Fox PINTO, Louis Michael Stinson [12], On December 2, 2014, the partial skeletal remains of a middle aged to elderly man was found in a tent in a remote area of Pend Oreille County, Washington. The office usually relies on the Washington State Patrol and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System for forensic analysis, Sgt. William Hunt Pamela Dawson He was wearing a light gray nylon jacket with red trim and two buttons, one of which read "Warning, Mad Lover" and the other saying "Who Says You Can't Have Everything? John Martin BARBER, Edward Ted S. Mehr Grzegorz Jaszczanin Ronald A. Mccartney Updated: 4:50 PM PST February 26, 2022 SEATTLE Newly-released records show that authorities have been unable to identify three body parts found in the Arizona desert in December of 2020, in a. Katheryn Easterwood She was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old. Jeanne Dixon Bianca Culley ALLEN, Ernest Janis Garlasa Last month, the sheriffs office asked the public to help it raise $7,500 through DNASolves.com, a crowdfunding website that helps law enforcement agencies pay for DNA testing. KASPERSKI, Michael 17-0170 Linda Larayne Ragsdale, died at age 57 on 01/03/17 of natural causes while hospitalized in Tacoma. Janney, Lori A sheriffs office in Washington state used crowdfunding to pay for DNA testing and genetic genealogy research that helped identify a missing womans remains. The National Institute of Justice estimates that there are 40,000 unidentified remains in the United States and that there are as many as 100,000 active missing person's cases at any given time (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, 2011). David R. Patterson On April 10, 2007, the skeletal remains of a young/middle aged white man were found in a makeshift campsite near Sultan, Washington. DILLMAN, Steven SOLOMON, Tekea Lute Lacey The determination of what are appropriate local cemeteries to be notified is at the discretion of the department. Ashok, Gagg The direction of the designated agent is sufficient to direct the type, place, and method of disposition; (c) The surviving spouse or state registered domestic partner; (d) The majority of the surviving adult children of the decedent; (e) The surviving parents of the decedent; (f) The majority of the surviving siblings of the decedent; (g) A court-appointed guardian for the person at the time of the person's death. BARTNESS, Theodore He was found in the Puyallup River in Tacoma. Randall J. Margheim Currently there are over 40,000 unidentified decedents in the United States. John Smith, II Donald E. Manson Bi-racial male black/white, 5'11" height, 180 - 200 pounds, clothing included Levi jeans (33x36), Hanes brand underwear (waist size 30), black socks and high top work boots with braided string laces and a Vulcan sole. On October 19, 1981, the sparse skeletal remains of a young white woman were found in a dumping site in a wooded area of Olympia, Washington. Other items found included a red flannel-lined sleeping bag, wire-rim aviator-style glasses with plastic lenses, and various other toiletries. Mary E Miller Failure to obtain such consent is a misdemeanor. Teagan McDonald George Brown MCCARTHY, Thomas Laszio Karpati (b) "Forensic remains" are those that come under the jurisdiction of the coroner pursuant to RCW, (c) "Inadvertent discovery" has the same meaning as used in RCW. At the close of 2019, the national missing and unidentified persons system databases included nearly seventeen thousand published outstanding missing persons cases, and over thirteen thousand published unidentified persons cases. Cases entered into these databases are verified with local authorities and are automatically searched against one another. The chief official of any such agency shall designate one or more persons to execute authorizations pursuant to the provisions of this section. Donald Rudd State toxicological laboratory established. Arthur J. Kodwat Ralph J. Hahs David L. Rubelman Saleh Obeid By Emily Fitzgerald . Please click on. Timothy Bass On July 11, 2000, the skeletal remains of a middle aged white man were discovered in his tent in Olympic National Park in Washington. In an ongoing effort to locate families for unclaimed individuals, the Snohomish County Medical Examiners Office enters unclaimed individuals intoa National database. Roberta K. Jennings Steven Sadowski Eric Mattinson WIER, Rami Michael Crowley Joy A. Travis John E. Jennings PUYALLUP, WA - Pierce County officials have released the names of almost 50 people whose remains remain unclaimed. Jacqueline Griffin 16-2350 Michael D. Sorenson, died at age 52 on 12/28/16 of natural causes at home in Lakewood. Mason Tsuchikawa (2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, when the county bears the cost of an autopsy, it shall be reimbursed from the death investigations account, established by RCW. James Rice Galarza, Eriberto Paul Goldsmith SELLERS, Denise GONZALES, Christina, GONZALEZ, Robert Mikailah Munday WILSON, Michael SHOOK, Danie! He remains unclaimed by his family. Bruce Edenso Saul Peterson Coroners to submit blood samples to state toxicologist Analysis Utilization of reports: RCW 46.52.065. MARTIN, Steve James Grandy and. Cases entered into these databases are verified with local authorities and are automatically searched against one another. Joseph Graham Dorsey L. Stewart (iii) Other tribes with historical and cultural affiliation in the jurisdiction where the remains were found. CLARENCE, Mari Jo Kenneth S. Daft Dori Carlson Descriptions of cases can also be found at NAMUS.gov Robert C. Gura, Christopher Hall The challenges in Washington State for missing and unidentified persons are complex and part of a national problem. BURLINGAME, Noah The national missing and unidentified persons system is a publicly searchable resource developed by the national institute of justice that contains databases of missing persons and unidentified persons cases from across the country. GLATTFELDER, Rudolf He now calls himself "Benjaman . Driver Jr., Leo Wesley Gissentanner Almost three-quarters of unidentified persons were reported by 5 states; Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas. In an industrial death where the cause of death is unknown, and where the department of labor and industries is concerned, said department in its discretion, may request the coroner in writing to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Saul Martinez-Hernandez Unclaimed Remains . Dimitrinka Stoeva Richard G. Elsbree She remains unclaimed by her family. Albert Barnes Edward Small It shall be the duty of every person who knows of the existence and location of human remains coming under the jurisdiction of the coroner or medical examiner as set forth in RCW, Whenever a coroner or medical examiner assumes jurisdiction over human remains and directs transportation of those remains by a funeral establishment, as defined in RCW. 17-0698 Loyal Emerson Day, died at age 61 on 03/26/17 of suicide by hanging at home in Lakewood. Iris J. Ashleywing Brian Knutson told The Seattle Times. The national missing and unidentified persons system is a publicly searchable resource developed by the national institute of justice that contains databases of missing persons and unidentified persons cases from across the country. Paul E. Miller Doyle Hawn He had short black hair, a mustache, and brown eyes. He was estimated to be between 30 and 50 years old and was between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall. MOORE, Larry Susan Layne-Ault Minnie Johnson Leland LaFrance He remains unclaimed by his family. A county coroner or county medical examiner or persons acting in that capacity shall be immune from civil liability for determining the cause and manner of death. Pamela Jackson BATCHOO, Farook Here are the names and descriptions of the deceased: If you wish to claim remains, contact Amber Larkins at amber.larkins@piercecountywa.gov or (253) 798-2894 by Aug. 24. Mccredy, Patricia Rudolph L. Franklin Roberto B. Figueroa The legislature further finds that more can be done to reduce the number of missing and unidentified Washingtonians through the utilization of national resources. Darlene Heflin Michael D. Muir Sandra Wesley William J. Burns Chikiyo Okura Mccauley, Scott D. 17-0668 Samuel C. Dreadin, died at age 52 on 03/22/17 of suicide by jumping from bridge in Tacoma. Carole Morgan JONES, Ronald Page 1 GAO-16-515 Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains 441 G St. N.W. Washington's only forensic anthropologist, Dr. Kathy Taylor, investigates these remains with help from law [] Robert E. Betson Meliton Cardoso GREEN, William Richard Holmes Kelly Bibby If the body or human remains are still unidentified thirty days after discovery, the county coroner or county medical examiner investigating the death must, as soon as practicable, submit information regarding the body or remains to the national missing and unidentified persons system created by the United States department of justice's national institute of justice. White male, long black hair, 5'10" - 6'0" Believed to be from the Seattle area. Doo Y. Lim Allen A. Sprague (1) Whenever any human remains shall have been in the lawful possession of any person, firm, corporation, or association for a period of ninety days or more, and the relatives of, or persons interested in, the deceased person shall fail, neglect, or refuse to direct the disposition, the human remains may be disposed of by the person, firm, corporation, or association having such lawful possession thereof, under and in accordance with rules adopted by the funeral and cemetery board, not inconsistent with any statute of the state of Washington or rule adopted by the state board of health. Only medical examiners and coroners may enter cases in this database. Norton, Jared Investigators conducted isotope testing on the body and found that she may have spent her childhood or adolescence in Oregon or Northern California. Mcdowell, Harold BOJINOV, Evgeni Brian Cush Release of information concerning a death. Blair, Kathryn 16-1621 James K. Barrow, died at age 58 on 09/08/16 of natural causes at home in Eatonville. Unlawful disturbance, removal, or sale of human remains, Human remains that have not been disposed. David J. Sutcliffe John Bendele Feigert was living in Columbia County when he went. Scott E. Friedman Jose A. Zalez, Istvan Adics 17-0971 William Anthony Baker, died at age 54 on 05/05/17 of natural causes while hospitalized in Tacoma. Robert J. Lynn David H. Kingsolver Carl Taylor PIECHURA, Edward Jean Bissell She had committed suicide by consuming cyanide. Roy Janke Richard L. Jensen 17-1098 Larry A. Heathcock, died at age 60 on 05/17/17 of natural causes while hospitalized in Puyallup. The remains were found scattered, possibly as a result of animal activity. Baby Girl DENUEL Using NamUs 2.0 Technology, the NamUs database application fills the nation's need for a unified, online, free, secure database for unidentified remains and missing persons records. Jackson, Gerald Claude Childress After more than two decades, the remains of his father . WIGGINS, Michael Search unidentified remains reports; Bremerton death reports; Coroners & Medical Examiners near Bremerton . Cynthia Pfleuger It is designed to collect and. His teeth may have been missing as a result of the facial trauma that he had sustained that also caused the facial injuries he had. MITCHELL, Blake She was wearing a black cowboy vest and a gray top, possibly with pink. Nadga M. Tillman The paddleboarder was out around 5 p.m. on Aug. 11, in a section of the river in northwest Spokane, Washington, when the discovery was made, according to a. ST. GERMAINE, Jerry William Bailes The missing person's dentist or dentists shall provide diagnostic quality copies of the missing person's dental records or original dental records to the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner or county medical examiner, or other law enforcement authority, when presented with the written consent from the missing person's family or next of kin or with a statement from the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner or county medical examiner, or other law enforcement authority that the missing person's family or next of kin could not be located in the exercise of due diligence or that the missing person's family or next of kin refuse to consent to the release of the missing person's dental records and there is reason to believe that the missing person's family or next of kin may have been involved in the missing person's disappearance. Call 911 to report someone missing. (1) Any person, not authorized or directed by the coroner or medical examiner or their deputies, who removes the body of a deceased person not claimed by a relative or friend, or moves, disturbs, molests, or interferes with the human remains coming within the jurisdiction of the coroner or medical examiner as set forth in RCW 68.50.010, to any STILLWELL, Forrest 18. Abstract. Paul Von Eppinger Dailey, Edward A reward of US$15,000 is currently being offered for any information on the woman or the circumstances of her death. Smiths husband had found her car parked near the Elwha River Bridge, west of Port Angeles after her disappearance. PRINCE, Donna Eleanor Eddings NEUMAN, Valorie Jane Short No family was found for him. Ronald Literal PATTERSON, Roy KAPHAEM, William Ion Purghel VIDENOV, Donco George McArthur SHERMAN, LaVern Le Hoa Th SIMS, Thomas 16-1860 Michael R. Magee, died at age 68 on 12/15/16 of natural causes while hospitalized in Lakewood. (4) The surviving brothers or sisters of the decedent. Warren Williams The area the man was found in was about 10 miles north of US Route 2, and was apparently frequented by transients. (1) It is the duty of every person who knows of the existence and location of skeletal human remains to notify the coroner and local law enforcement in the most expeditious manner possible, unless such person has good reason to believe that such notice has already been given. Melani Larson Roland Gilland The Medical Examiner's Office operates by the authority of the laws of the State of Washington for the purpose of making a determination of the cause and manner of death, and investigates those deaths occurring in Pierce County, which are under their jurisdiction and are of concern to public health, safety and welfare. Dawna Marie Miller Byron Warren Mark W. Brady HEATH, Terry Marc Eric Haney 16-2157 Steven Leo Owens, died at age 62 on 11/28/16 of natural causes while in a skilled nursing facility in Tacoma. Cheryl Y. Taylor Jonathan Caldwell All jewelry, moneys, papers, and other personal property of the deceased shall be inventoried immediately upon being taken into custody by the coroner or his or her appointees. He was found wearing a rosary around his neck, with typical camping gear found around him, such as binoculars, a space blanket, a hiker pack, and a blue shoulder bag.[9]. James Johnson Greer J. Quillin Thomas Osborne, Pasquale Paolelli The King County Indigent Remains program provides cremation and a proper burial for individuals who are indigent and who have died in King County.