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The unclaimed remains of Francis J. Smith, a male, were discovered on November 5, 2017, in New York, New York. Despite extensive efforts by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, his identity remained largely a mystery, with minimal information available regarding his background or any potential family connections. Recorded under Namus ID: UCP4494, the case has seen numerous attempts to trace his origins and provide closure for any surviving relatives.

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Date Found: 05/11/2017
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Victim Details

2017-08-28T10:07:04

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4494

UCP4494

48800

Francis

J

Smith

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

05/11/2017

New York

New York

New York County

10021

No

4516

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

M-17-12321

12/01/2025


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