On February 18, 2019, the body of a male, later identified as Kenneth Lee Westmoreland, was discovered at a shopping center located at 3252 Austin Peay Highway in the Raleigh area of Memphis, Tennessee. He was presumed to be homeless at the time of his death. Following a thorough investigation by the Memphis Police Department, it was determined that his death was due to natural causes. The identity of Mr. Westmoreland was positively confirmed through fingerprints sent to the FBI, which provided a definitive match.
Despite the identification, efforts to locate or contact any family members of Kenneth Lee Westmoreland have been unsuccessful. To date, no relatives have been identified, located, or advised of his passing. This has left him classified as an unclaimed person, with no known family coming forward to arrange or participate in funeral services.
In light of the prevailing circumstances, the decedent's remains are set to be released for burial by Shelby County. The case continues to be handled by the Memphis Police Department, which can be contacted for any further inquiries at their office located at 170 North Main in Memphis, Tennessee. The department is open to receiving any information that might assist in closing this chapter of Kenneth Lee Westmoreland’s life with proper familial acknowledgment.
Date Found: 02/18/2019
