On April 30, 2022, a male body was discovered in Columbia, South Carolina, later identified as Ha-Hoang That Ton. The decedent was an in-patient at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital at the time of his passing. Despite the efforts to trace any relatives or acquaintances, Ha-Hoang That Ton was found to have no known next-of-kin. His status as a homeless individual further complicated the search to connect him with any family or friends who might have claimed him.
The case is handled by the Richland County Coroner's Office, which is responsible for determining the circumstances surrounding his death, as well as the subsequent handling of arrangements necessary for unclaimed individuals. The agency, located at 6300 Shakespeare Road in Columbia, has dedicated efforts to manage cases involving individuals with no identifiable next-of-kin, like that of Ha-Hoang That Ton.
Contact with the Coroner’s Office can be made through their phone number at 803-576-1799 or through their website at https://rccosc.com/. This case, assigned the Namus ID UCP93020, underscores the challenges faced by authorities in ensuring that the deceased receive respectful recognition, even when they lack immediate familial connections. The community and officials continue to seek any possible leads that might provide closure or recognition for Ha-Hoang That Ton.
Date Found: 04/30/2022
