On June 15, 2025, the body of Devonte L. Kelso was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The decedent, a male born at a local area hospital, was identified but remained unclaimed following notification of his next of kin. Despite efforts to reach out, no funeral arrangements were made by the family, leading to the classification of the case as an indigent donation. This designation typically applies when no responsible party assumes the costs or logistics of burial, and the remains are respectfully handled through public assistance programs.
The case was managed by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center , a state-of-the-art facility serving Knox and Anderson Counties, along with 21 additional counties across Tennessee. The RFC operates around the clock with a dedicated staff of 35 professionals committed to providing accurate, timely, and compassionate death investigative services. Their mission includes supporting law enforcement, educating the public on sudden and unexpected deaths, and offering unbiased forensic expertise in legal contexts.
Devonte Kelso’s case was assigned the NamUs ID UCP148724 and recorded under agency case number 250623-725. For further inquiries, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center can be contacted at 865-215-8000 or visited online at Knox County RFC's official website.
Date Found: 06/15/2025
