Crime Solvers Central
CSC
287 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
⚠️ Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised
Click Image to see ⚠️

Richard Eugene Strait

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-09-04T13:37:05.71

2026-09-09T21:06:51.69

162478

UCP162478

59914

Richard

Eugene

Strait

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

07/31/2026

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

53322

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/

260721-1153

2026-07-21

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

09/23/2026


Area Recovered:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
The case of Richard Eugene Strait presents the solemn reality of an unclaimed person, with his body being discovered on July 31, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Identified under the Namus ID UCP162478, the circumstances surrounding his death led to a largely anonymous existence following his passing. Despite being identified, next of kin did not step forward to make funeral arrangements for Mr. Strait, leaving the responsibility to local authorities to manage his final disposition.

The K...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete recovery summary

Unlock the full recovery narrative for Richard Eugene Strait, available source links, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Date Found: 07/31/2026

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP162478

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Richard Eugene Strait

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Unclaimed Persons Cases from Knoxville, Tennessee

    Richard Earl Denton

    Unclaimed: 06/04/2019
    On June 4, 2019, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the body of Richard Earl Denton was discovered, marking th ...Read More

    Barry David Fain

    Unclaimed: 03/04/2020
    On March 4, 2020, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the body of Barry David Fain was discovered, leading to a ...Read More

    William Dean French

    Unclaimed: 04/07/2022
    On April 7, 2022, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as William Dean French, was discovered i ...Read More

    John Arthur Briscoe Sr.

    Unclaimed: 11/10/2015
    John-Arthur Briscoe Sr., a male, was discovered deceased on November 10, 2015, in Knoxville, Tenness ...Read More

    William Odell Hicks

    Unclaimed: 05/02/2017
    On May 2, 2017, a male body was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, leading to an investigation to u ...Read More

    Robert Earl Tindell

    Unclaimed: 11/09/2017
    On November 9, 2017, the body of Robert Earl Tindell was found in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite the ...Read More

    William Frederick Morris

    Unclaimed: 06/06/2019
    On June 6, 2019, the body of William Frederick Morris was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despit ...Read More