The case concerns the discovery of a deceased male, Keith Jones, with Namus ID UCP117632, found in Brandon, Florida. On the evening of February 15, 2024, the 60-year-old was last seen alive by an acquaintance who frequents the area but reported no concerns during their interaction. The following morning, on February 16, 2024, the same individual went to check on Jones, as was his routine. He found Jones unresponsive, fully clothed, and lying on his right side on the ground behind a business establishment.
Emergency services were alerted at 11:36 a.m. when the unresponsive condition was discovered. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded swiftly to the scene. However, upon arrival, they refrained from performing life-saving measures due to clear indicators of death, such as rigor mortis and lividity, which were evident. Notably, there were no signs of trauma on the body, suggesting a non-violent cause of death.
The case is being investigated by the Hillsborough Medical Examiner's Office, located at 11025 North 46th Street, Tampa, Florida. Interested parties can contact the office by phone at 813-914-4500 or visit their official website at https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/government/departments/medical-examiner for further information. The agency's records list this investigation under case number 24-01718. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or willing claimants, Jones's remains are currently unclaimed.
Date Found: 02/16/2024
