In the case of the unclaimed person, David William Rider, a male body was discovered on July 27, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Authorities have yet to determine the next of kin, leaving his case unresolved in terms of familial connections. The decedent is registered under the NamUs ID UCP4898. Efforts were made to trace possible relatives through Westlaw research, which identified potential ties to individuals named Margaret Lang and Sherry Taylor. Notably, Sherry Taylor is also known by several other surnames including Sherry Quick, Sherry Russell, Sherry Rider, and Sherry Staples.
David William Rider appears to have had connections to various locations, including Nashville, Tennessee, Tullahoma, Tennessee, and Arab, Alabama. Despite these links, the confirmed next of kin remains elusive, leaving Rider's case open and, as of yet, placing the responsibility of his final arrangements with the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office. The office, listed under the agency case number ME17-126, coordinated the handling of his remains.
The Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office has decided to cremate David William Rider's remains. After cremation, his cremains will be interred at the columbarium located in Cofer Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Without readily available contact information for potential relatives or further insight into the decedent’s network, the case of David William Rider stands as a poignant reminder of individuals who depart without family or relatives to claim them, and the ongoing efforts by authorities to provide them with respectful final arrangements.
Date Found: 07/27/2017
