On July 9, 2025, the body of an adult male identified as John S. Ward Sr. was discovered in Staten Island, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, Mr. Ward remains unclaimed. His case has been officially registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP147990.
The investigation is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. This agency, located at 520 First Avenue in New York, is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in such cases. The OCME has assigned the case number R-25-020893 to Mr. Ward’s file and continues to seek information that may assist in resolving his status.
Anyone with knowledge about John S. Ward Sr., his family, or any relevant details that could aid in identifying next of kin is urged to contact the NYC OCME directly. The agency can be reached at 212-447-2030. Additional information about their work and procedures can be found on the OCME’s official website.
Date Found: 07/09/2025
