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William Douglas Shaw

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-08-06T12:18:00.617

2026-08-11T12:58:46.753

161483

UCP161483

59479

William

Douglas

Shaw

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

06/02/2026

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

52968

Knox County Regional Forensic Center

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

Megan Sharpe

Medicolegal Death Investigator

2761 Sullins Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652158000

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.knoxcounty.org/rfc/

260602-418

2026-06-02

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/11/2026


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The case of the unclaimed person identified as William Douglas Shaw involves the unfortunate discovery of a male body on June 2, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Assigned NamUs ID: UCP161483, this case reflects the poignant journey of an individual whose life ultimately ended without the immediate connection to family or known associates. Despite considerable efforts by officials, locating any next of kin for Mr. Shaw was unsuccessful, leading to a continued status of the individual being unclaime...
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Date Found: 06/02/2026

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