On November 9, 2018, the body of 65-year-old Roderick Allen Haynes was discovered in a Memphis home, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that remained unresolved. Found by his roommate, Haynes' death was investigated by the local authorities, with the Memphis Police Department leading the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his passing. The initial investigation concluded that his death was due to natural causes, and further checks confirmed there was no indication of foul play.
The process of identifying Roderick Allen Haynes was completed swiftly through fingerprint analysis submitted to the FBI, confirming his identity beyond any doubt. Despite the successful identification, the challenge laid in uncovering any links to family or next of kin. Unclaimed and unaccompanied in his last days, Haynes did not have any family come forward, nor were any contacts identified who could provide further personal information about his life and history.
In the absence of any known family, arrangements were made for Roderick Allen Haynes' burial. His interment was planned at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, a dignified resting place for an individual whose life ended without the closure and company of family. The Memphis Police Department, whose contact for this case is available through their main phone line and website, continues to handle this and similar cases, seeking to provide some measure of resolution for unclaimed individuals such as Roderick Allen Haynes. The department can be contacted at 901-636-4450 for further inquiries regarding this case, known in their records as Case Number 1811004494ME.
Date Found: 11/09/2018
