On April 22, 2023, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as William Arroyo Melendez, was found in Manatí, Puerto Rico. The discovery was made under circumstances indicating that Arroyo Melendez had passed away while in bed. Despite efforts to identify potential next-of-kin, no family members have come forward to claim the body, leaving the case open and unresolved.
The case is currently under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico, a medical examiner agency located at Maga Street Corner Casia #54, Urb. Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The agency has been handling the investigative and forensic processes associated with this case, registered under the agency case number ICF-2023-02800. Their professional responsibilities include the thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding Arroyo Melendez's death.
Efforts to resolve the case involve ongoing attempts to contact any relatives or acquaintances of the deceased who might provide further information or show interest in arranging for his final rites. Despite these efforts, William Arroyo Melendez remains an unclaimed person. Anyone who might have pertinent information regarding his identity or potential relatives is urged to contact the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico directly at 787-765-0615 or visit their website at for more details. The agency continues to seek assistance from the public to provide dignity and closure to this case.
Date Found: 04/22/2023
