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Carmen Lava

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-04-27T11:50:09.73

2026-04-30T12:33:35.687

158023

UCP158023

57795

Carmen

Lava

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Female

03/11/2026

New York

New York

New York County

10029

No

50880

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

M-26-008721

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

08/05/2026


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In a case that has left both law enforcement and the community searching for answers, the body of an unidentified female was discovered on March 11, 2026, in New York City. The case, cataloged under the NamUs ID UCP158023, presents a challenging enigma as authorities work tirelessly to uncover the identity of the woman herein referred to as Carmen Lava. Despite efforts to reach potential family members or anyone who could provide vital clues to her identity, the case remains unsolved, drawing at...
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Date Found: 03/11/2026

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