On September 17, 2026, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Juan Hernandez, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to ascertain his identity and notify next of kin, he remains unclaimed. Authorities continue to seek information regarding his family or any individuals who might have knowledge about him. As of now, the case is managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, and it remains an open inquiry.
The NamUs ID for this case is UCP163291, and it has been assigned the agency case number M-26-028499. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner, located at 520 First Avenue, New York, is overseeing the investigation. They are reaching out to the public in hopes of finding relatives or acquaintances who can provide more context about Juan Hernandez's life and situation leading up to his untimely passing.
Anyone with information that could assist in resolving this case is urged to contact the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. This can be done by calling their contact number at 212-447-2030 or by visiting their website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page. The office remains open to assisting in any possible manner to ensure that the deceased receives a proper and respectful resolution to his case.
Date Found: 09/17/2026
