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Benedicto Padilla Cruz

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-04-10T21:22:09.18

2026-04-13T14:39:21.333

157474

UCP157474

57531

Benedicto

Padilla Cruz

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

03/17/2026

Queens

New York

Queens County

11416

No

50689

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page

Q-26-009234

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

08/03/2026


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On March 17, 2026, the body of an unclaimed male, later identified as Benedicto Padilla Cruz, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin or any individuals with information regarding his identity or circumstances, no connections have been successfully established. This unfortunate situation underscores the harsh reality faced by many unclaimed individuals, whose stories often remain untold and whose lives remain unrecognized.

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Date Found: 03/17/2026

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