On July 22, 2020, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered in the vicinity of NW 17th and Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The man was later identified as James Brian Burns, but his case remains unclaimed. Despite his identification, attempts to contact next of kin or other responsible parties for the disposition of his remains have thus far been unsuccessful.
Handling the case is the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Central District. This agency is located at 921 N.E. 23rd Street in Oklahoma City. They can be reached for inquiries at the contact number 405-239-7141. The case has been assigned the number 2003959 within their system and is also cataloged under Namus ID: UCP74716, in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System database.
Despite ongoing efforts, James Brian Burns's case remains unresolved, leading to continued outreach for individuals or organizations that might assist in establishing contact with any family members or legal representatives. The goal is to provide closure and ensure that Burns's remains are handled respectfully and according to any familial wishes. As part of this outreach, detailed information has been made available to the public through various platforms in hopes of identifying parties who may have known or been associated with Burns.
Date Found: 07/22/2020
