On October 16, 2022, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York, and later identified as Sang Soon Lee. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, he remains an unclaimed person. The case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP97223 and is currently overseen by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City.
The circumstances surrounding his discovery and the subsequent investigation have yet to yield results that connect Mr. Lee with family members or other next of kin who could lay claim to his body. As the investigation continues, the medical examiner's office is committed to preserving the dignity and respectful handling of Mr. Lee's case.
For individuals who might possess any information that could assist in identifying relatives, or those who recognize the name or circumstances of Sang Soon Lee, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is the designated point of contact. They are located at 520 First Avenue, New York, New York, and can be reached at 212-447-2030. Further details and developments regarding this case can be found on their website at [NYC OCME](https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page). The agency continues to appeal to the public for information that might aid in resolving this unclaimed person case under the agency case number Q-22-034352.
Date Found: 10/16/2022
