The case of Carmelo Cotto Morales concerns an unidentified and unclaimed male whose body was discovered on December 8, 2019, in Guayama, Puerto Rico. According to the case record, he was found inside a house, and no next of kin or responsible party has come forward to claim him. His information was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the identifier UCP153976, marking him as one of the many individuals whose deaths remain administratively unresolved due to the absence of family contact or confirmation of identity.
Following the discovery, the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico assumed responsibility for the investigation and care of the remains. The agency, located at Maga Street, Corner Casia #54 in Urb. Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, Puerto Rico, serves as the island’s central medical examiner authority. The case was logged under agency number PAT-4831-19. As with all unclaimed person cases, the Institute’s role includes examining the circumstances of death, attempting to verify identity, and maintaining custody of the remains while efforts continue to locate relatives or legal representatives.
Despite these efforts, Carmelo Cotto Morales remains unclaimed, and no confirmed family connections have been established. The circumstances of his discovery—found in a residence without anyone able or willing to take responsibility—underscore the challenges faced in such cases. The Institute of Forensic Sciences continues to serve as the primary point of contact for any information related to the case, reachable at 787-765-0615 or through their official website at https://www.icf.pr.gov/.
Date Found: 12/08/2019
