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On December 27, 2024, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as James Braswell, was discovered in New York City. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish a clear identity, the case remains unresolved, and the individual is currently listed as unclaimed. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner has taken charge of the investigation under case number M-24-038669, and the NamUs ID associated with this case is UCP148396.
The OCME, located at 520 First Avenu ...Read More
Date Found: 12/27/2024
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Date Found: 12/27/2024
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148396
UCP148396
54200
James
Braswell
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
12/27/2024
New York
New York
New York County
10035
No
48031
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
M-24-038669
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
11/27/2025
Area Recovered:
