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The case of Theotis Hoover centers around the discovery of decomposed remains in an abandoned house in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 31, 2017. Initially unclaimed, the remains were assigned Namus ID: UCP5121. The Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office led the investigation, managing the task of identifying the largely decomposed body. Through a meticulous process, forensic experts were able to positively identify the remains via comparison with antemortem radiology. This confirmed that the de ...Read More
Date Found: 12/31/2017

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Victim Details

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5121

UCP5121

96

Theotis

Hoover

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

12/31/2017

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38108

95

Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office

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2017-2082

Gray or Partially Gray

black.gray

Unknown

Unknown

05/27/2026

  • Accessories: none
  • Clothing: tan shirt, teal shirt, black shirt khaki pants, brown belt
  • Eyewear: none
  • Footwear: no shoes or socks
  • Jewelry: none


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