On May 29, 2020, the Memphis Police Department responded to a distressing call regarding an unresponsive male found in an abandoned apartment in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Earl Mangum, a 68-year-old African American man. The location, a derelict building, provided no clues as to how long Mangum had been there or the circumstances leading to his demise. His discovery marked the beginning of a case riddled with unanswered questions.
Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the identification of Earl Mangum was made possible through the diligent efforts of the Medical Examiner's office. By using fingerprint analysis, they were able to confirm his identity beyond doubt. However, this success was tempered by the difficulty of locating any known relatives or friends to notify of his passing. To date, there has been no identification or contact with any next of kin, leaving Mangum's life and story largely untold.
The Memphis Police Department continues to oversee the case under the agency case number 2005011645ME. The department, located at 170 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee, remains committed to resolving the case. They encourage anyone with information that might assist in linking Mangum to potential relatives or to provide any details about his life to come forward. The department can be contacted at 901-636-3700, with further information accessible on their official website, http://www.memphispolice.org/. The investigation into Earl Mangum's connections and the circumstances of his death remains open, underscoring a broader challenge of identifying unclaimed individuals and bringing closure to such cases.
Date Found: 05/29/2020
