Medical Examiner Seeks Families for 13 Unclaimed Remains

Medical examiner seeks families for 13 unclaimed remains

The Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office is currently in possession of the remains of 13 people who are considered either indigent or abandoned.

Pennsylvania Coroner’s Offices Report Increasing Number of Unclaimed Human Remains – Knowhere News

Coroner’s offices in Pennsylvania are reporting a growing number of unclaimed human remains, raising concerns across the state. According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, the number of unclaimed bodies has increased steadily in recent years. In 2023, the office dealt with 23 unclaimed bodies. So far in 2024, they’ve already handled 18, with half the year remaining. This problem is not limited to one county. Other counties, incl…