On October 17, 2022, the body of Howard Scott Kendall was discovered in Memphis, Tennessee. Found unresponsive in his own residence, Kendall's identity was confirmed by the Medical Examiner through fingerprint analysis. Despite successfully identifying him, authorities have faced challenges in locating or notifying any next of kin for Kendall, leaving him unclaimed.
The case handling falls under the jurisdiction of the Memphis Police Department, a law enforcement agency headquartered at 170 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The department is at the forefront of coordinating efforts to address the case of Kendall, under the agency case number 2210007886ME. Their primary focus remains on resolving the outstanding issue of identifying relatives or acquaintances who could claim Howard Scott Kendall.
As it stands, the Memphis Police Department, accessible via their website at http://www.memphispolice.org/ and through their contact number 901-636-3700, continues to seek information and assistance from the community and the broader public. The goal is to reach out to anyone who may have known Kendall or who could provide information leading to his next of kin. With Namus ID UCP99126, the case highlights the ongoing need for collaborative efforts to address unclaimed persons and bring closure to those left without a voice or family to advocate on their behalf.
Date Found: 10/17/2022
