On February 7, 2018, the body of a 66-year-old male identified as Ben T. Rodgers was found in Atlanta, Georgia. Rodgers had been discovered by his landlord in his residence, located just two weeks after his last known activity. The circumstances surrounding his death left Rodgers unclaimed, and his case was assigned the Namus ID: UCP53350.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, based at 430 Pryor Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia, undertook the investigation into Rodgers' death. The agency operates under the lead of medical examiners dedicated to uncovering the details in cases such as Rodgers'. With a contact number of 404-613-4400 and a resourceful website at http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcme-home, the Office publicly offers channels for inquiries and information relevant to such cases. For this particular investigation, the Office assigned the case number 18-0319.
This unclaimed person case underscores challenges faced by medical examiners and investigators in identifying and reaching out to potential next of kin. Despite the initial findings and details recorded by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, the resolution of Ben T. Rodgers’ case remains pending as authorities continue their efforts to trace any remaining family connections or acquaintances who might provide further insights into his history and the circumstances leading to his demise.
Date Found: 02/07/2018
