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Franklin Wait

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-08-12T15:39:34.083

2026-08-13T15:46:29.367

161689

UCP161689

59579

Franklin

Wait

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

07/27/2026

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

10457

No

53042

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

B-26-022900

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

08/25/2026


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On July 27, 2026, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Franklin Wait, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case is documented under the NamUs ID UCP161689. Despite efforts to locate family or acquaintances, the authorities have not been able to identify anyone connected to Mr. Wait, leaving his final arrangements pending and his story untold.

The case is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. Situated at 520 First Avenue, New York, New Yor...
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Date Found: 07/27/2026

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