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James William Crippen

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2020-02-03T23:02:54.363

2020-02-03T23:18:44.283

64939

UCP64939

15357

James

William

Crippen

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

07/10/2018

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

15007

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

18-027770

2018-07-10

White

Hazel

Hazel

08/13/2026


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On July 10, 2018, the body of James William Crippen was found in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking the commencement of a case that remains unresolved due to the complexities surrounding unclaimed persons. The discovery of his body led to an investigation by local authorities to identify the deceased and reach out to his next of kin. Despite their efforts, the situation took an unexpected turn when the next of kin declined to make funeral arrangements.

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Date Found: 07/10/2018

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