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Case Description
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On April 8, 2025, the body of Juan Cartagena was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Cartagena remains an unclaimed individual. His case is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, an agency dedicated to forensic investigations and the identification of unknown or unclaimed persons.

The circumstances surrounding Cartagena’s discovery are still being reviewed. His case has been registered under Namus ...Read More
Date Found: 04/08/2025
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Victim Details

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142397

UCP142397

51400

Juan

Cartagena

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

04/08/2025

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

11212

No

45972

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

K-25-012174

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

11/29/2025


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