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On May 5, 2016, the lifeless body of John Brooks was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts to trace his origins and notify any next of kin, he remains an unclaimed person. Identified under the Namus ID UCP2550, John Brooks's case highlights the challenges faced by city authorities in connecting deceased individuals to their families or acquaintances.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is responsible for handling such unclaimed cases. They are diligently ...Read More
Date Found: 05/05/2016
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Victim Details

2016-06-15T15:17:36

2024-06-21T16:10:36.193

2550

UCP2550

2655

John

Brooks

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

05/05/2016

Queens

New York

Queens County

11355

No

2645

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-16-2290

11/21/2025


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