On the 5th of October, 1991, an unidentified black male, later given the case identifier Namus ID: UCP2095, was discovered by emergency medical services in a precarious state in New York, New York. The male was found crawling out of a locale recognized as a drug shooting gallery, indicating potential substance abuse-related circumstances surrounding his situation. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but the individual became unresponsive to their interventions.
The man was subsequently transported to St. Luke's Hospital for urgent medical attention, yet despite the efforts of hospital staff, he was pronounced dead shortly upon arrival. The absence of identification and other personal information at the scene led to a challenging investigation. The tragic scenario left the authorities with limited options to trace back the identity and history of this individual, who, up to this day, remains unclaimed and unidentified.
Forensic examination and further investigative efforts into this case were managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Located at 520 First Avenue, this agency holds the responsibility for determining causes of death and aiding in the identification of individuals in such mysterious situations. The Medical Examiner’s Office can be contacted at 212-447-2030 for any information or inquiries related to this case. Their efforts continue to uphold the hope that one day, someone may come forward with details that could lead to the identification and rightful claiming of this person known for now as Edward Jackson. More information about ongoing cases or the efforts of the Medical Examiner can be found on their official website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page.
Date Found: 05/10/1991
