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Kenneth Dewayne Hornaday

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2016-06-10T15:59:48

2021-10-25T19:49:37.71

2478

UCP2478

2583

Kenneth

Dewayne

Hornaday

Male

11/24/2014

Puyallup

Washington

Pierce County

98373

2573

Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

2537986494

County

Medical Examiner

14-1780

07/29/2026


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On November 24, 2014, the discovery of a male body marked the beginning of a somber case in Puyallup, Washington. The deceased, identified as Kenneth Dewayne Hornaday, passed away in his own residence from what was determined to be a self-inflicted hanging. Despite the tragic circumstances, Hornaday's family ultimately made the decision not to claim his body. When approached, the family explained that their reluctance stemmed from financial constraints, making it impossible for them to take resp...
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Date Found: 11/24/2014

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