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Carolyn Peterson

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2017-04-20T11:50:01

2022-12-23T17:42:33.313

3532

UCP3532

3600

Carolyn

Peterson

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

01/22/2017

New York

New York

New York County

10029

No

3586

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-17-1907

07/29/2026


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On January 22, 2017, the body of Carolyn Peterson was found in New York, New York. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or anyone who might have known her, she remains unclaimed. Little is known about Carolyn's life or backstory, as authorities have been unable to connect her to any existing records or relatives. The death of Carolyn Peterson, unfortunately, highlights the broader issue of individuals who pass away without anyone to claim their body, leaving many questions unanswered.

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Date Found: 01/22/2017

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