John F. Wilcox, identified by Namus ID UCP77997, was an unclaimed person found deceased on February 13, 2021, in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The decedent, who was reportedly homeless, had been residing at the Inn since October 20, 2020. Throughout his stay, he had interactions with the hotel staff, who performed regular wellness checks. However, it was on the morning of February 13, 2021, that the staff discovered Mr. Wilcox unresponsive in his bed.
The last sighting of Mr. Wilcox by the hotel staff was noted on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Four days later, upon conducting a routine check, the staff found him unresponsive and immediately called 911. The Seekonk Fire Department promptly arrived on the scene, but Mr. Wilcox displayed obvious signs of death, leading to his declaration at the scene.
The Massachusetts State Police, located at 888 Purchase St., New Bedford, Massachusetts, and reachable at 508-997-0711, were the primary investigating agency for this case. Under the agency's investigation, the case was documented with the number 21-2567. Despite the circumstances, the decedent remained unclaimed, with the authorities and involved agencies providing oversight and seeking any potential claims to his remains.
Date Found: 02/13/2021
