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Jose Mendez

Unclaimed
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On July 5, 2018, an unidentified male body was discovered in Far-Rockaway, New York, prompting an investigation to ascertain the identity of the deceased individual. The case, filed under Namus ID UCP54205, remains open as authorities continue their efforts to resolve the mystery surrounding the unclaimed person, identified as Jose Mendez. Despite the passage of time, little progress has been made in locating next of kin or individuals who might provide insight into Jose Mendez’s background or ...Read More
Date Found: 07/05/2018
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP54205
    • Victim Details

    2018-12-21T15:05:28.573

    2020-05-26T21:35:34.817

    54205

    UCP54205

    5297

    Jose

    Mendez

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    07/05/2018

    Far Rockaway

    New York

    Queens County

    11691

    No

    5326

    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

    Q-18-017956

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/15/2026


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