On December 3, 2022, the body of William Glen Ables was discovered in his Memphis, Tennessee residence by a neighbor. The grim discovery prompted an investigation led by the Memphis Police Department, which is headquartered at 170 North Main Street. With their expertise and resources, the police worked diligently to uncover the identity of the deceased man.
To confirm the identity of the remains, the Medical Examiner's office employed X-ray imaging techniques. This thorough forensic process ultimately established that the deceased individual was indeed William Glen Ables. Despite the successful identification, the case has encountered a significant challenge: to date, no next of kin have been located or notified regarding Mr. Ables’ passing. This has resulted in Mr. Ables being listed with Namus ID: UCP102179 and continues to be a poignant reminder of the complexities often involved in unclaimed person cases.
The Memphis Police Department remains the primary agency involved in this case. They continue to make efforts to reach potential relatives or next of kin who might provide closure or claim the remains of William Glen Ables. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the department directly at 901-636-3700. Further information about their ongoing work can be found on their official website, http://www.memphispolice.org/. The case remains open under the agency case number 2212001229ME, and the hope persists that a connection to family or close friends will soon be established.
Date Found: 12/03/2022
