No Peace After Death: The Thousands Of Unclaimed Bodies In America


Millions of people die each year. And though many of us assume they’ll each be given a proper burial, the reality is much bleaker. Thousands of these bodies go unclaimed by family members and are left to the state. Our expert explains what happens to these people and how the states handle these situations.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Pamela Prickett, Associate Professor of Sociology, Pomona College, Author, The Unclaimed

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