Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
⚠️ Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised
Click Image to see ⚠️

James Darnell Bethea

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2024-01-18T20:14:21.557

2024-01-19T14:14:39.13

114852

UCP114852

44034

James

Darnell

Bethea

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

01/14/2024

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

11214

No

40205

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

https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page

K-24-001888

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Yes

07/28/2026


Area Recovered:

Case Description    (CLAIMED)

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In an ongoing investigation led by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, the remains of a deceased individual identified as James Darnell Bethea, a male, were discovered on January 14, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York. The Namus ID for the case is UCP114852, a numeric identifier used to catalog and track the case throughout its duration. This tragic finding has prompted an exhaustive examination by the local medical authorities to piece together the circumstances surrounding his myst...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete recovery summary

Unlock the full recovery narrative for James Darnell Bethea, available source links, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Date Found: 01/14/2024

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP114852

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for James Darnell Bethea

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Unclaimed Persons Cases from Brooklyn, New York

    Carl Lewis

    Unclaimed: 03/14/2023
    On March 14, 2023, the body of an unclaimed person, identified as Carl Lewis, was discovered in Broo ...Read More

    Anthony Woolford

    Unclaimed: 12/25/2015
    On December 25, 2015, the remains of Anthony Woolford, an unclaimed individual, were discovered in B ...Read More

    Leroy Kelley

    Unclaimed: 03/17/2022
    On March 17, 2022, the body of a male identified as Leroy Kelley was discovered in Brooklyn, New Yor ...Read More

    Balgit Mehta

    Unclaimed: 08/21/2016
    On August 21, 2016, the body of Balgit Mehta, identified as a male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New ...Read More

    George A Kachur

    Unclaimed: 08/30/2018
    On August 30, 2018, the remains of a male identified as George A. Kachur were discovered in Brooklyn ...Read More

    Chi Luu

    Unclaimed: 01/15/2022
    On January 15, 2022, in Brooklyn, New York, an unidentified male body was discovered. Known only as ...Read More

    Wayne Robinson

    Unclaimed: 02/13/2026
    Wayne Robinson, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased on February 13, 2026, in Brooklyn, ...Read More