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Michael L Sanderson

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2019-05-18T02:08:11.01

2019-05-20T12:26:52.097

57415

UCP57415

11023

Michael

L

Sanderson

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

01/24/2019

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

10952

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

08/19/2026


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On January 24, 2019, the body of Michael L. Sanderson was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, leaving investigators with the challenging task of piecing together the circumstances surrounding his death. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, Sanderson's case took an unexpected turn when his next of kin did not make arrangements for his remains. This led to the necessity of a county cremation, a situation that highlights the complexities and sensitivities involved in handling unclaimed persons....
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Date Found: 01/24/2019

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