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In the subdued backdrop of Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 28, 2021, the body of Melody Ann Childs was discovered, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that would eventually involve local authorities and the county's support services. Despite being identified and associated with Namus ID: UCP79949, Melody’s case is underscored by the absence of any family-initiated funeral arrangements, resulting in the necessity for a county cremation. This situation highlights the broader societa ...Read More
Date Found: 03/28/2021
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Victim Details

2021-04-29T21:48:40.947

2021-04-29T22:45:54.42

79949

UCP79949

29250

Melody

Ann

Childs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

03/28/2021

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37931

No

26769

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

400 Main Street, , Knoxville, Tennessee

8652152243

County

Law Enforcement

http://knoxsheriff.org/

2103282034

2021-03-28

White

Blue

Blue

12/05/2025


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