On May 30, 2017, the body of 73-year-old Janet Anita Kay Morrison was found in her secure apartment located in east Memphis, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding her death appeared to be of natural causes, with no indications of foul play or suspicious activity detected by authorities. Despite her advanced age and ostensibly natural passing, a unique challenge has emerged as efforts to locate her next-of-kin have stalled. The lack of surviving family members or contacts has left Janet an unclaimed individual, a poignant situation that underscores the importance of ensuring individuals have connections or records that can assist agencies in times like these.
Janet’s case has been assigned the Namus ID: UCP4346, and is being handled by the Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office. The office, lacking sufficient details about close relatives or anyone who might advocate on her behalf, has faced difficulties in moving her case forward. Despite their comprehensive records and diligent efforts, Janet’s history remains largely a mystery, with no family member stepping forward to claim her remains or provide additional information. With little to no guidance in tracing her lineage or acquaintances, the Medical Examiner's office has been unable to identify or notify anyone deemed to be Janet's next-of-kin.
In accordance with local regulations and the Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office's protocols, interment arrangements will be made at Shelby County Cemetery. The somber reality of Janet’s situation brings to light the intricate responsibilities of the Medical Examiner's Office when faced with unclaimed persons. Without the intervention or claim from any kin, Janet Anita Kay Morrison will find her final resting place among others who have similarly passed unnoticed by any remaining family, concluding her chapter in a county cemetery.
Date Found: 05/30/2017
