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Kenneth Dewayne Hornaday

Unclaimed
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On November 24, 2014, the discovery of a male body marked the beginning of a somber case in Puyallup, Washington. The deceased, identified as Kenneth Dewayne Hornaday, passed away in his own residence from what was determined to be a self-inflicted hanging. Despite the tragic circumstances, Hornaday's family ultimately made the decision not to claim his body. When approached, the family explained that their reluctance stemmed from financial constraints, making it impossible for them to take resp ...Read More
Date Found: 11/24/2014
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP2478
    • Victim Details

    2016-06-10T15:59:48

    2021-10-25T19:49:37.71

    2478

    UCP2478

    2583

    Kenneth

    Dewayne

    Hornaday

    Male

    11/24/2014

    Puyallup

    Washington

    Pierce County

    98373

    2573

    Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

    Tacoma

    Washington

    Pierce County

    3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

    2537986494

    County

    Medical Examiner

    14-1780

    01/02/2026


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