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Rafael Rivera

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2022-03-30T18:36:31.277

2022-03-31T12:48:00.533

90124

UCP90124

33115

Rafael

Rivera

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

03/01/2022

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

No

30176

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page

K22-08931

2022-03-30

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

07/19/2026


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On March 1, 2022, the body of a previously unclaimed individual was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The identity of the deceased was later confirmed as Rafael Rivera. Despite efforts to trace next of kin or acquaintances, his remains continue to be listed as unclaimed under the Namus ID UCP90124. This case has drawn attention due to the challenges faced in locating any relatives or friends who could offer insight into Rivera's background and assist in providing him with a proper burial.
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Date Found: 03/01/2022

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