On August 1, 2026, the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office received a case concerning the discovery of a deceased male in Scott Hudgens Park, located in Duluth, Georgia. Identified through NamUs ID: UCP163322, the individual was named Wayne Scherger. This case has remained open as he is deemed an unclaimed person, indicating that no family or next of kin has come forward to claim his body or provide information regarding his background.
The Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 320 Hurricane Shoals Road, NE, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is handling the case under Agency Case Number 26G-1307. Their primary role involves investigating the cause of death and any circumstances surrounding the finding of Wayne Scherger's body. Despite exhaustive efforts to gather information about his identity, the office has been unable to connect Scherger to any relatives or acquaintances who might offer more details.
Efforts are ongoing to piece together the final days leading to his demise. The Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office encourages anyone with information about Wayne Scherger to come forward. Interested parties or individuals with potential leads are urged to contact the medical examiner's office directly at 678-442-3160. Community awareness and assistance are pivotal to ensuring that the deceased receives the respect and closure deserved even in death.
Date Found: 08/01/2026
