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Michael Lee McRill

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2016-03-25T10:23:12

2016-03-25T10:23:12

2244

UCP2244

2361

Michael

Lee

McRill

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

01/26/2016

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

2354

Knox Co. Regional Forenic Center

, , ,

16-371

08/25/2026


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On January 26, 2016, the body of an unclaimed man was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking the start of a case cataloged under Namus ID: UCP2244. The decedent, identified as Michael Lee McRill, was a veteran, as confirmed by Veteran's Affairs. This verification played a crucial role in determining the posthumous benefits due to McRill, especially those related to veteran burial entitlements.

Following his discovery, McRill's remains were handled by the Knox County authorities, wher...
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Date Found: 01/26/2016

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