NamUs lists an unclaimed person case for Liew Yeap under case number UCP149964, connected to New York, New York. The record indicates the decedent’s body was found on July 27, 2025, and the case entry was created on September 9, 2025. The NamUs page structures the record under sections such as Case Numbers, Demographics, Circumstances, Physical Description, Distinctive Physical Features, Clothing and Accessories, Additional Case Info, and Contacts.
Within New York City, unclaimed person cases like this are coordinated with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. OCME explains that the NamUs Unclaimed Persons database is used for individuals who have been identified by name but for whom no family members have been identified or located to claim the body; the database includes New York City cases. This framework clarifies why an identified individual such as Liew Yeap can still appear in NamUs as “unclaimed” while authorities work to locate next of kin.
OCME’s mandate encompasses investigating certain deaths in the city, identifying remains, and performing forensic examinations—including autopsies and DNA analysis—functions that support both the determination of cause and manner of death and the identification process in unclaimed cases. These responsibilities situate the agency as the primary investigative authority for deaths like that of Liew Yeap in New York City while the NamUs listing serves as a public-facing notice to assist with family location and case resolution.
Date Found: 07/27/2025
