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Ryan Lee Groves

Unclaimed
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In a case that has left authorities seeking answers, the unclaimed body of Ryan Lee Groves was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 14, 2021. Mr. Groves, a male, remains unclaimed, leading to a county-managed cremation after the deceased's family failed to make funeral arrangements. This situation highlights the complexities and challenges faced by officials when dealing with unclaimed persons.

The case, identified by Namus ID: UCP85034, was handled by the Knoxville Police Dep ...Read More
Date Found: 09/14/2021
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP85034
    • Victim Details

    2021-10-07T17:06:10.283

    2021-10-07T17:14:30.543

    85034

    UCP85034

    30587

    Ryan

    Lee

    Groves

    White / Caucasian

    Multiple

    Male

    09/14/2021

    Knoxville

    Tennessee

    Knox County

    37918

    No

    27888

    Knoxville Police Department

    Knoxville

    Tennessee

    Knox County

    1650 Huron Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

    8652157000

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

    21-034456

    2021-09-14

    Blond/Strawberry

    Brown

    Brown

    01/20/2026


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