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Case Description
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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.

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner has taken charge of the ...Read More
Date Found: 11/03/2023
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Victim Details

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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