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Russell J Scott

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2020-02-12T20:56:55.42

2020-02-12T21:24:26.62

65271

UCP65271

15461

Russell

J

Scott

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

09/08/2016

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37902

No

15103

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

16-037969

2016-09-08

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

08/20/2026


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In September 2016, the discovery of an unclaimed male body in Knoxville, Tennessee, marked the beginning of a complex case surrounding the unidentified remains of Russell J. Scott. The case was logged under Namus ID UCP65271 and brought to light the challenges faced when efforts to locate next of kin (NOK) prove unsuccessful. Despite thorough investigations, authorities were unable to identify or contact any family members or relatives of Scott to claim his remains.

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Date Found: 09/08/2016

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