On August 8, 2025, the body of Jose A. Rivera Rivera, a male individual, was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was found with no vital signs near Plaza del Mercado in the Santurce district, a busy area known for its marketplace and surrounding community activity. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation, and his case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP150987.
The Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico has taken jurisdiction over the case. This agency, located at Maga Street, Corner Casia #54 in Urb. Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, serves as the official medical examiner’s office for the territory. The case has been formally recorded under agency case number ICF-2025-05746. The Institute continues to work toward identifying next of kin and resolving the status of this unclaimed person.
As of now, Jose A. Rivera Rivera remains unclaimed. The Institute of Forensic Sciences has provided contact information for those who may have knowledge of his family or connections. Individuals with information are encouraged to reach out to the agency directly at 787-765-0615 or visit their official website at https://www.icf.pr.gov/. The agency continues to seek assistance from the public to ensure that Rivera Rivera receives proper recognition and that his family, if located, can be notified.
Date Found: 08/08/2025
