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James Wilson Helsel

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2019-05-18T01:56:50.937

2019-05-20T12:26:33.567

57410

UCP57410

11018

James

Wilson

Helsel

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

01/10/2019

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37920

No

10951

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

19-001568

2019-01-10

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

08/22/2026


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On January 10, 2019, the body of a male, identified as James Wilson Helsel, was found in Knoxville, Tennessee, under Case Number 19-001568. The investigation and handling of the case fell under the jurisdiction of the Knoxville Police Department, located at 1650 Huron Street in Knoxville. Despite efforts, Helsel's next of kin chose not to make arrangements for his remains, leaving the task to the authorities.

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Date Found: 01/10/2019

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