Nelson Luis Rivera Muñoz was found deceased on September 23, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs ID UCP154117. After discovery, he was transported to a hospital, where authorities confirmed his death and began the formal process of documenting and investigating the circumstances surrounding his passing. Despite these efforts, he remained an unclaimed person, with no next of kin immediately identified or available to take responsibility for final arrangements.
The Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico, the medical examiner agency responsible for handling the case, initiated the standard procedures for unidentified or unclaimed individuals. Operating from its facility at Maga Street, Corner Casia #54 in Urb. Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, the agency conducted examinations and attempted to gather information that might lead to family contact or clarification of the events leading to Rivera Muñoz’s death. The case was officially recorded under agency number ICF‑2025‑06880.
As with all unclaimed person cases, the agency maintained efforts to preserve records, encourage public awareness, and keep avenues open for potential identification by relatives or community members. The Institute of Forensic Sciences, reachable at 787‑765‑0615 and through its website at https://www.icf.pr.gov/, continues to serve as the primary point of contact for anyone who may have information about Nelson Luis Rivera Muñoz or who may be able to assist in resolving his unclaimed status.
Date Found: 09/23/2025
