On February 5, 2021, the body of 67-year-old William Pigues was discovered at his residence in Memphis, Tennessee. Emergency services responded to the call and transported him to St. Francis Park Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The initial discovery highlighted the somber reality of cases involving unclaimed persons, where individuals pass away with no immediate family members coming forward to claim them.
The Memphis Police Department took charge of the investigation surrounding Mr. Pigues' death. Through the diligent work of the Medical Examiner's office, a positive identification was established using fingerprint analysis. Despite this confirmed identification, no next of kin has yet come forward to claim Mr. Pigues' body, leaving him unclaimed. This presents a poignant situation, raising questions about his life and connections, or lack thereof, with family or friends who might take responsibility for his remains.
The case of William Pigues remains in the care of the Memphis Police Department, located at 170 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The police department serves as both the investigative agency and the point of contact for information pertaining to the case. With the agency's contact number being 901-636-3700, officials remain hopeful that someone with ties to Mr. Pigues might eventually come forward. The situation is documented under the agency case number 2102002204ME and is part of broader efforts tracked under the Namus ID: UCP79424 to resolve cases of unclaimed individuals.
Date Found: 02/05/2021
