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Case Description
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On January 4, 2017, the unclaimed body of Richard Smoot, a male, was discovered in New York, New York. This case has since been identified with the Namus ID of UCP3123. Despite the efforts made by authorities, including the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, the identity of Richard Smoot has not been conclusively claimed or connected with any family members or acquaintances who could provide details about his life or circumstances leading to his passing.

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Date Found: 01/04/2017
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Victim Details

2017-02-21T16:09:41

2022-12-23T13:36:48.917

3123

UCP3123

3201

Richard

Smoot

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

01/04/2017

New York

New York

New York County

10037

No

3187

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-17-1084

11/30/2025


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