In the early days of January 2011, a male body was discovered in an area identified only as "unknown" in West Virginia, initiating a case shrouded in mystery and tragedy. The decedent, later identified as Frank Glen Samples, was found on January 9th. Despite extensive efforts by the authorities, Frank Glen Samples remains an unclaimed individual, with pertinent details encapsulated in the Namus ID: UCP92062.
The body was subjected to a meticulous examination under the guidance of the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The case was registered under the OCME autopsy case number 11-0121 to maintain a detailed account of the investigation. The Medical Examiner's office, located at 619 Virginia Street West in Charleston, West Virginia, has been at the forefront of analyzing the circumstances surrounding Samples' death. For those seeking further information or looking to provide any leads that could assist in reclaiming him, the office can be contacted at the phone number 304-558-6920. Moreover, the agency's role in managing unclaimed cases and their commitment to identifying and providing closure for such individuals is documented on their website, available at https://dhhr.wv.gov/ocme/Pages/Welcome.aspx.
This case, like many others, highlights the challenges faced by medical examiners and law enforcement agencies in their pursuit of identity and dignity for the unclaimed. The West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continues to hold the file open, hoping that new information might emerge that could provide insight into Frank Glen Samples' story and ultimately lead to a rightful claim by family or loved ones.
Date Found: 01/09/2011
