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On April 28, 2018, a female body was discovered in an abandoned house in midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The woman, later identified as Carolyn Bates through forensic means, was found deceased under circumstances that prompted an investigation by local authorities. Despite efforts to trace her life and connections, the case fell into the category of unclaimed persons, as no next-of-kin were identified, contacted, or informed about her death.

The remains of Carolyn Bates were eventually laid t ...Read More
Date Found: 04/28/2018
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Victim Details

2018-11-24T15:44:19.007

2020-04-30T17:12:56.587

53632

UCP53632

5192

Carolyn

Bates

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

04/28/2018

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38104

5240

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

170 North Main Street, , Memphis, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

1804014447ME

Black

Brown

Brown

11/24/2025


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