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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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Date Found: 09/08/2016
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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
16-037969
2016-09-08
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
11/28/2025
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