Bucaramanga’s Legal Medicine Seeks Relatives of Two Unclaimed Elderly Bodies
The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences in Bucaramanga is urgently searching for the relatives of two elderly individuals whose bodies remain unclaimed in thier facilities. Identified as Tobias Gamboa Rivera, 63, and Jorge Moreno, 73, both men were residents of the capital of Santander and are believed too have died from natural causes.
The institute has made a public appeal for their families to come forward. “These people died in Bucaramanga and their bodies are in the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences,” the entity stated. Relatives are encouraged to visit the Legal Medicine facilities located at 45th Street No. 1-51 in the Campohermoso neighborhood or call 601 4069977,Extension 40016,for further details.
What Happens if No One Claims the Bodies?
If no relatives step forward after all search efforts are exhausted, the institute will initiate a state inhumation process. This means the municipal mayors will be responsible for burying the bodies in a cemetery within their jurisdiction.
Key Information at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|————————–|———————————————————————————|
| Names | Tobias gamboa Rivera, 63; Jorge Moreno, 73 |
| Location | Bucaramanga, Santander |
| Cause of Death | Natural events |
| Contact Information | 45th Street No. 1-51, Campohermoso; Phone: 601 4069977, Extension 40016 |
| Next Steps | State inhumation if unclaimed |
This situation highlights the ongoing issue of unclaimed bodies in Bucaramanga, a problem that has persisted for years. For more on similar cases, visit this report.
If you have any information about the deceased or their families, act now. Your help could bring closure to these cases.