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Case Description
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The case involves an unidentified male body found on May 3, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York. The deceased individual has been tentatively identified as Omar Jose Castro-Mendez. Despite investigative efforts, the individual's identity remains unconfirmed, and the case has been classified as an unclaimed person with NamUs ID UCP133168. This case has brought attention to the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in identifying unclaimed bodies and notifying next of kin.

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Date Found: 05/03/2024
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Victim Details

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133168

UCP133168

49187

Omar

Jose

Castro Mendez

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

05/03/2024

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

11219

No

44229

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

K24-14041

Black

Straight, approximately 1/2"

Brown

Brown

11/24/2025


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