UPDATE: The body that was recovered at Third Creek Greenway Park on July 15 has positively been identified as Jeffery Dean Mason, DOB 10/16/63. At this time, cause of death remains undetermined, pending further examination by the Regional Forensic Center. 

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Original story: KPD NEWS RELEASE: Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park

Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023. 

The discovery of the body was reported by a passerby walking on the greenway at around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night. 

Based on the Medical Examiner’s Office’s preliminary examination, foul play is not suspected at this time. 

Despite exhaustive measures, the male victim has not been positively identified and efforts to do so remain ongoing. The deceased had numerous unique tattoos, including the pictured tattoos. 

Anyone who might be able to identify the deceased based on those tattoos is asked to contact the KPD Violent Crimes Unit at 865-215-7317.