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On August 13, 2024, the body of Joseph Lee Melvin, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia. Despite efforts to locate any next of kin or associates, Joseph remains unclaimed, leaving many questions unanswered about his life and circumstances leading to his death. His remains have been identified under the NamUs ID: UCP136815, entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in hopes of finding someone who knew him or can shed light on his story.
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Date Found: 08/13/2024
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Date Found: 08/13/2024
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136815
UCP136815
50050
Joseph
Lee
Melvin
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
08/13/2024
Washington
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
20037
No
44888
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Washington
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
401 E Street, SW, , Washington, District of Columbia
2026989000
Local
Medical Examiner
24-02574
2024-09-10
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
11/22/2025
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