Andrea N Cooper, whose final story remained untold by any known family or friends, was found deceased on October 29, 2021, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to connect her with any next of kin, no arrangements were made for her funeral, leaving Andrea as one of the many unclaimed individuals. This sad reality led to her inclusion in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), under the case identifier UCP87179.
Upon her discovery, Andrea's case was handled by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center. This facility, located at 2761 Sullins Street in Knoxville, serves as a critical center for medical examinations in the area. Their work, crucial for bringing closure to unclaimed and unidentified persons cases, ensured that while Andrea had no family to claim her, she was treated with the dignity every individual deserves. The medical examiner overseeing the situation recorded her case as number 211105-188.
With no family stepping forward, Andrea's remains were cremated by the county, a respectful conclusion provided by local authorities for those who pass without next of kin. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the Knox County Regional Forensic Center at 865-215-8000. More information about the agency and their efforts can be found through their website. Through these avenues, it is hoped that someday, Andrea may find her rightful place in someone’s memory, no longer an unclaimed soul.
Date Found: 10/29/2021
