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John William Adams

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2022-05-04T17:46:41.53

2022-05-04T17:52:39.907

91076

UCP91076

33409

John

William

Adams

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

04/26/2022

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37922

No

30418

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

400 Main Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652152243

County

Law Enforcement

http://knoxsheriff.org/

2204261935

2022-04-26

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/14/2026


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On April 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the body of John William Adams was discovered, prompting an inquiry led by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Despite efforts to identify and contact next of kin, no family or acquaintances came forward to claim or make funeral arrangements for Mr. Adams. As a result, the authorities proceeded with an indigent cremation.

The case, referenced under the Namus ID UCP91076 and agency case number 2204261935, highlights the complex nature of handling c...
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Date Found: 04/26/2022

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