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Case Description
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On November 16, 2019, the body of Deanine Holt Sams was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts by local authorities, her case remains unresolved with next of kin not stepping forward to make funeral arrangements. As a result, the county took responsibility and proceeded with a cremation, adhering to their protocol for handling unclaimed individuals. This empathetic gesture by the community ensured that Deanine Holt Sams received a dignified conclusion despite the absence of family i ...Read More
Date Found: 11/16/2019
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Victim Details

2020-01-30T18:10:03.347

2020-01-30T18:11:53.613

64818

UCP64818

15297

Deanine

Holt

Sams

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

11/16/2019

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37902

No

14958

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

19-047645

2019-11-16

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

11/26/2025


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