Mesa County, CO – Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating relatives or friends of a Virginia man who was recently found deceased in Colorado.
According to the Mesa County Coroner’s Office, Richard Han, 42, was discovered dead in Mesa County on Friday, August 15, 2025. A driver’s license found in his possession listed an address on Reynolds Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
Han, who was born in Korea under the name Sang Jun Hang, became a U.S. citizen in 1998. Officials have not been able to identify or contact any of his relatives or acquaintances.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office is now requesting the public’s help to connect with anyone who may have known Han. Authorities noted that he may have ties to both Virginia and Colorado, and are hopeful that reaching out across state lines will help locate family members.
Anyone with information regarding Han, or who may know relatives or friends, is urged to call the Mesa County Coroner’s Office at 970-244-1898 and press “1” after the prompt. Tips can also be sent via email to coroner@mesacounty.us.
