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Melvin Henderson

Unclaimed
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On January 29, 2018, the body of Melvin Henderson was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of a case shrouded in uncertainty and bereft of closure. Identified under the NamUs ID UCP4995, the case has remained a poignant example of an individual who traversed life's path only to remain unclaimed in death. Despite the diligent efforts of the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), the identity of Melvin Henderson stands without recognition from relatives or friend ...Read More
Date Found: 01/29/2018
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP4995
    • Victim Details

    2018-02-06T13:34:27

    2024-07-18T19:07:43.01

    4995

    UCP4995

    5005

    Melvin

    Henderson

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    01/29/2018

    Brooklyn

    New York

    Kings County

    11217

    No

    4987

    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

    K-18-2961

    01/20/2026


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