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On November 3, 2023, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York, identified as Joel Ortiz. Despite the efforts of the authorities, the individual remains unclaimed, leaving behind a mystery that continues to haunt those involved in the investigation. Found under circumstances that remain undisclosed, the discovery of Ortiz raises numerous questions about his life and the events leading up to his untimely death.
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Date Found: 11/03/2023
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Date Found: 11/03/2023
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2023-11-17T15:19:34.75
2023-11-17T15:23:42.737
111796
UCP111796
43232
Joel
Ortiz
Uncertain
Uncertain
Male
11/03/2023
Queens
New York
Queens County
11373
No
39537
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
Q-23-032927
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
12/04/2025
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