In an unresolved case from Memphis, Tennessee, the body of a 58-year-old Black male, later identified as Maurice Kyles, was discovered on November 28, 2019. Kyles was found unresponsive in the yard of a residence in Memphis. The identification was confirmed by the Medical Examiner through fingerprint analysis, establishing the deceased as Maurice Kyles. Despite this positive identification, efforts to locate or inform any next of kin have been unsuccessful to date.
This case brings to light the challenges faced by authorities when a person is identified but remains unclaimed due to an absence of known relatives or contacts. The Memphis Police Department, located at 170 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee, is the responsible agency handling the investigation. The department has made appeals for information and assistance, but Maurice Kyles' connections, either familial or social, remain elusive. Individuals with any pertinent information are urged to reach out to the Memphis Police Department by calling 901-636-3700 or through their official website, http://www.memphispolice.org/.
The case is logged under Agency Case Number 1911012540ME and is being overseen by law enforcement as they continue to seek answers. This unclaimed person case underscores the importance and challenge of connecting unresponsive individuals to their living family members, in the hope of providing them with the dignity of proper recognition and closure.
Date Found: 11/28/2019
