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Richard Douglas Patterson was an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered on July 5, 2020, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to contact next of kin, no arrangements for a funeral were made by family members or other close relations. Tragically, Patterson's case highlights the circumstances of those who pass away with little to no involvement from extended family or acquaintances who might typically manage such affairs.

The Knoxville Police Department undertook the responsibil ...Read More
Date Found: 07/05/2020
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Victim Details

2020-08-27T13:08:00.01

2020-08-27T13:11:10.007

73006

UCP73006

25352

Richard

Douglas

Patterson

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

07/05/2020

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

24092

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

20-024866

2020-07-05

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

11/26/2025


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