On June 18, 2025, the body of a woman named Therezinha Decastro was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate personal connections, she remains unclaimed. Her case has been registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP146528, drawing attention to the need for assistance in reuniting her with anyone who might know her story or background.
Handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, the investigation continues in hopes that someone will step forward. Located at 520 First Avenue in New York, the OCME is actively seeking information that could shed light on Decastro’s identity and circumstances. For those who believe they may have knowledge related to this case or recognize her name, the agency encourages reaching out directly.
The OCME can be contacted via phone at 212-447-2030. Their website — NYC OCME — offers further resources and updates regarding unidentified and unclaimed persons. This case, recorded as B-25-018719, highlights both the poignancy and urgency of finding closure, not just for the institutions involved, but potentially for a community or family who has yet to learn of her passing.
Date Found: 06/18/2025
