Franklin David Greear was found deceased on May 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. His body was discovered under circumstances that led to the involvement of the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, which took charge of the investigation and documentation of the case. Despite being identified, Greear's remains have not been claimed, and no funeral arrangements were made by his next of kin.
The case has been officially recorded under the NamUs Unclaimed Persons database with the identifier UCP146658. The Knox County Regional Forensic Center, located at 2761 Sullins Street in Knoxville, is the agency responsible for handling the case. As a medical examiner’s office, they are tasked with determining the cause of death and managing the disposition of unclaimed remains. The agency can be contacted at 865-215-8000, and further information is available on their website: https://www.knoxcounty.org/rfc/. The internal case number assigned to Greear’s file is 250505-111.
Despite efforts to notify and involve family members, no arrangements have been made to claim Franklin David Greear’s body. This situation highlights the challenges faced by medical examiners and forensic centers in managing cases where individuals pass away without support or recognition from their families. The case remains open in the hopes that someone may come forward to provide closure and ensure a dignified final resting place for Mr. Greear.
Date Found: 05/04/2025
