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Michael Pierce Wright

Unclaimed
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On May 5, 2020, a male body was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, identified as Michael Pierce Wright. Despite the identification, this case remains categorized as an unclaimed person, recorded under the Namus ID: UCP71504. The circumstances around his death and subsequent identification have left numerous questions unanswered, especially regarding why no next of kin came forward to claim his remains or make funeral arrangements.

Michael Pierce Wright's situation reflects a poignant ins ...Read More
Date Found: 05/05/2020
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP71504
    • Victim Details

    2020-07-04T14:36:52.99

    2020-07-05T23:10:13.893

    71504

    UCP71504

    21723

    Michael

    Pierce

    Wright

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    05/05/2020

    Knoxville

    Tennessee

    Knox County

    37912

    No

    20817

    Knoxville Police Department

    Knoxville

    Tennessee

    Knox County

    1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

    8652157000

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

    20-017150

    2020-05-05

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    01/24/2026


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