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On January 8, 2026, the body of Paul Herman Lerstang, a 72-year-old male, was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Unfortunately, little is known about Mr. Lerstang's life, apart from the circumstances of his death. He passed away of natural causes at Saint Joseph Medical Center, yet the absence of family or close acquaintances has rendered the task of claiming his remains unfulfilled. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, no relatives or friends have come forward to pro ...Read More
Date Found: 01/08/2026
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Victim Details

2026-01-28T23:40:09.77

2026-01-29T23:01:00.96

154632

UCP154632

56056

Paul

Herman

Lerstang

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

01/08/2026

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98405

No

49479

Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

Sven Engling

Medicolegal Death Investigator

3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

2537986494

County

Medical Examiner

260133

2026-01-08

Black

Brown

Brown

02/05/2026


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