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James Gails

Unclaimed
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On January 29, 1992, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the body of an unidentified male known as James Gails was discovered, resulting in an ongoing case that remains unresolved. Assigned the Namus ID: UCP1971, the individual passed away while receiving treatment as an inpatient at Erlanger Hospital. Despite efforts to uncover his identity and locate next of kin, such as placing an advertisement in the local newspaper, no family members came forward to claim him. Subsequently, James Gails was donated t ...Read More
Date Found: 01/29/1992
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP1971
    • Victim Details

    2016-01-29T13:21:22

    2020-01-10T17:41:29.893

    1971

    UCP1971

    2096

    James

    Gails

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    01/29/1992

    Chattanooga

    Tennessee

    Hamilton County

    37402

    2089

    Hamilton Co. Medical Examiner Office

    , , ,

    C92-280

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    01/14/2026


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