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On March 9, 2012, the body of an unclaimed man, identified as Melvin H. Thornton, was discovered in Atlanta, Georgia. He was found deceased under a bridge located near 40 West Lake Avenue. Reports indicate that Melvin Thornton was experiencing homelessness at the time of his passing. His case is recorded under Namus ID: UCP351.
Despite efforts to address his circumstances, his identity remained unlinked to family or next of kin, leaving him unclaimed. The case is under the jurisdiction of ...Read More
Date Found: 03/09/2012
Despite efforts to address his circumstances, his identity remained unlinked to family or next of kin, leaving him unclaimed. The case is under the jurisdiction of ...Read More
Date Found: 03/09/2012
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2012-07-06T09:40:40
351
UCP351
612
Melvin
H
Thornton
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
03/09/2012
Atlanta
Georgia
Fulton County
30314
605
Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office
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12-0426
11/22/2025
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