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Randy Dean Merritt

Unclaimed
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In the quiet town of Mesick, Michigan, a perplexing case unfolded on November 7, 2020, involving the unclaimed remains of Randy Dean Merritt. Merritt was found unresponsive on a friend's couch, having previously declined to visit the Emergency Room despite apparent health concerns. Subsequent to his death, a thorough investigation was conducted by local law enforcement to locate any next-of-kin, but unfortunately, no relatives were identified. This marked an ominous point in the journey to manag ...Read More
Date Found: 11/07/2020
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP76054
    • Victim Details

    2020-12-01T00:31:15.637

    2020-12-01T01:35:50.49

    76054

    UCP76054

    26247

    Randy

    Dean

    Merritt

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    11/07/2020

    Mesick

    Michigan

    Wexford County

    49668

    Unknown

    24895

    Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group

    Cadillac

    Michigan

    Wexford County

    2141 Plett Rd PMB #111, , Cadillac, Michigan

    2315106205

    County

    Medical Examiner

    83-1107-MR-2020

    2020-11-07

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/21/2026


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