Tacoma PD: 1999 Pierce County Doe

We received your request Reference number: T015523-113023 Date received: November 30, 2023 Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

This is a request to the Tacoma Police Department for all documents, dispatch logs, incident reports, follow-up reports, copies of medical examiner's reports or photographs, or anything that could be construed as a "case file" or "case documents" or "relevant documents" related to the discovery of the skeletal remains of an unidentified decedent on August 22nd of 1999 in Tacoma. Please include a search for any electronic communication (utilizing fax, teletype, email, or any method) with NCIC or WACIC related to these unidentified remains.

The Tacoma PD case number is: 99-234-0345. The NamUs case number is UP16178. The case is assigned to a Detective Lindsey Wade.

There are websites on the internet that catalog this case:

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Pierce_County_Doe_(1999)

According to publicly released information the conditions of the remains indicates that the conditions of the remains was "consistent with advanced decomposition and not trauma."

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Robert Delaware

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12/07/2023

Robert Delaware
MuckRock News, DEPT MR155380 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA  02115

RE: PDR # T015523-113023

Dear Robert Delaware,

The City of Tacoma has received your public records request dated 11/30/2023, in which you requested the following information:

“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

This is a request to the Tacoma Police Department for all documents, dispatch logs, incident reports, follow-up reports, copies of medical examiner's reports or photographs, or anything that could be construed as a "case file" or "case documents" or "relevant documents" related to the discovery of the skeletal remains of an unidentified decedent on August 22nd of 1999 in Tacoma. Please include a search for any electronic communication (utilizing fax, teletype, email, or any method) with NCIC or WACIC related to these unidentified remains.

The Tacoma PD case number is: 99-234-0345. The NamUs case number is UP16178. The case is assigned to a Detective Lindsey Wade.

There are websites on the internet that catalog this case:

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Pierce_County_Doe_(1999)

According to publicly released information the conditions of the remains indicates that the conditions of the remains was "consistent with advanced decomposition and not trauma."

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Robert Delaware

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We are attempting to locate and assemble the materials requested and to determine whether any of the documents are exempt from disclosure and we anticipate that we should have responsive documents on or before February 20, 2024. If there are questions, or delays we will contact you accordingly.

In the meantime, if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Chan Reiter
Public Disclosure Analyst
Public Records Office
(253) 231-0241

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02/01/2024

Robert Delaware
MuckRock News, DEPT MR155380 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA  02115

RE: PDR # T015523-113023

Dear Robert Delaware,

The City of Tacoma has received your public records request dated 11/30/2023, in which you requested the following information:

“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

This is a request to the Tacoma Police Department for all documents, dispatch logs, incident reports, follow-up reports, copies of medical examiner's reports or photographs, or anything that could be construed as a "case file" or "case documents" or "relevant documents" related to the discovery of the skeletal remains of an unidentified decedent on August 22nd of 1999 in Tacoma. Please include a search for any electronic communication (utilizing fax, teletype, email, or any method) with NCIC or WACIC related to these unidentified remains.

The Tacoma PD case number is: 99-234-0345. The NamUs case number is UP16178. The case is assigned to a Detective Lindsey Wade.

There are websites on the internet that catalog this case:

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Pierce_County_Doe_(1999)

According to publicly released information the conditions of the remains indicates that the conditions of the remains was "consistent with advanced decomposition and not trauma."

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Robert Delaware

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Unfortunately, the City of Tacoma does not maintain the records you are seeking.  Please contact South Sound 911 for all reports, Medical Examiner for any reports filed and the King County Sheriff, Incident No. 99261329. TPD has no responsive records related to this request..  Below is a link which may be helpful:
http://www.southsound911.org/

This request is now closed.  However, if you believe there are records responsive, or this does not meet the scope of your request, please contact me immediately.

Regards,
Chan Reiter
Public Disclosure Analyst
Public Records Office
(253) 231-0241