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Russell J Scott

Unclaimed
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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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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP65271
    • 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

    01/20/2026


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