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On October 6, 2014, the body of an unidentified male, later named Robert Vega, was discovered floating in the Chicago River. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and despite efforts to identify and claim him, the case has remained unresolved for years. The discovery of his body prompted an investigation by local authorities, but no immediate connections to family or acquaintances could be established.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office took charge of the case, ...Read More
Date Found: 10/06/2014
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office took charge of the case, ...Read More
Date Found: 10/06/2014
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147851
UCP147851
53924
Robert
Vega
Hispanic / Latino
Hispanic / Latino
Male
10/06/2014
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
60608
No
47823
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois
3129974500
County
Medical Examiner
ME2014-00835
Black
1-1.5" in length
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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