On April 19, 2017, the body of Kent Robert Hursh was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts by authorities to determine next of kin (NOK), Hursh remains unclaimed. His case has since been recorded under NamUs ID: UCP64966.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation of this unclaimed person case. Their office, located at 400 Main Street in Knoxville, has been actively working to gather pertinent information that might lead to the identification of any relatives or close associates of Hursh. Unfortunately, these efforts have not yet secured the identity of any next of kin.
As standard procedure when a decedent's next of kin cannot be located, the county performed a cremation of Kent Robert Hursh's remains. For further information on this case, or if someone believes they may be able to assist in locating Kent Robert Hursh’s family, they are encouraged to contact the Knox County Sheriff's Office. The office can be reached at 865-215-2243, and more detailed information about the agency, including other ongoing cases, is available on their website at http://knoxsheriff.org/. The investigation continues under Agency Case Number: 1704191490, as authorities strive to bring resolution to this unclaimed person case.
Date Found: 04/19/2017
