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Case Description
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On August 14, 1988, the body of an unidentified male was found in New York, New York. Despite numerous efforts over the years, the identity of the man, later assigned the alias "Samuel Rivera," remains unknown. This case, documented under the Namus ID: UCP113048 and Agency Case Number: M88-07288, continues to pose a challenge for the New York City authorities as they strive to uncover his true identity and bring closure to a case that has persisted for decades.

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Date Found: 08/14/1988
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Victim Details

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113048

UCP113048

43524

Samuel

Rivera

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

08/14/1988

New York

New York

New York County

No

39773

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

M88-07288

Black

Short, straight black hair

Unknown

Unknown

11/24/2025


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