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On December 9, 2019, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered in Westland, Michigan. Identified as James J. Butler Jr., the circumstances surrounding his passing reveal a poignant narrative. Mr. Butler's death occurred in a nursing home hospice setting, underscoring the solitary nature of his final days. With no family members coming forward to claim his remains, his case shines a light on the often-overlooked issue of individuals who pass away with little or no familial connections. ...Read More
Date Found: 12/09/2019
Date Found: 12/09/2019
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68353
UCP68353
18557
James
J.
Butler, Jr
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
12/09/2019
Westland
Michigan
Wayne County
48185
No
17846
Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
Quintina Glover
Medicolegal Death Investigator
1300 East Warren Ave., , Detroit, Michigan
3138332504
County
Medical Examiner
19-14813
2019-12-09
Gray or Partially Gray
Unknown
Unknown
11/21/2025
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