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James Leonard Whaley was found deceased in his home on March 30, 2026, in Rothbury, Michigan. Despite efforts to locate and notify his family, it became evident that the only known relatives were unwilling to assume responsibility for his remains. As a result, James Whaley's case stands as an unclaimed person with the Namus ID UCP158289, highlighting the often-overlooked complexities surrounding unclaimed individuals.

The case falls under the jurisdiction of the Mid-Michigan Medical Exa ...Read More
Date Found: 03/30/2026

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Victim Details

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158289

UCP158289

57919

James

Leonard

Whaley

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

03/30/2026

Rothbury

Michigan

Oceana County

Unknown

50988

Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group

Cadillac

Michigan

Wexford County

2141 Plett Rd PMB #111, , Cadillac, Michigan

2315106205

County

Medical Examiner

64-0330-WJ-2026

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

05/24/2026


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