On June 26, 2016, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Benjamin Velez, was discovered in New York, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and despite efforts to reach out to potential relatives or acquaintances, Velez's body remains unclaimed. His case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the Namus ID: UCP2868. The lack of claim on the body poses a challenge for investigators and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, who are eager to resolve the case and bring closure to any family members who may be unaware of his passing.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City, located at 520 First Avenue, New York, New York, is handling the case under the agency case number M-16-3814. They provide forensic expertise and are the principal agency managing the investigation of Benjamin Velez's unclaimed body. The medical examiner's office continues to encourage anyone with information about Velez or his next of kin to come forward. Reaching out to possible connections is crucial in such cases to ensure proper burial or conveyance of remains to relatives.
For any further information concerning this case, individuals are encouraged to directly contact the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City. Their office can be reached at the phone number 212-447-2030. More details about their services and ongoing cases can also be accessed through their official website at [NYC OCME](https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page). These efforts underline the importance of public cooperation in resolving cases of unclaimed persons and providing them with the dignity they deserve.
Date Found: 06/26/2016
