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Case Description
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On December 22, 2017, the body of an unclaimed individual, later identified as Jorge Cruz, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to locate family members or next of kin, he remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding his death have posed a challenge to authorities, as they attempt to piece together the narrative of his life and find a rightful claimant who can provide him with a dignified end.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City, located at 520 First A ...Read More
Date Found: 12/22/2017
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Victim Details

2018-02-08T09:26:59

2023-01-24T15:11:46.917

5005

UCP5005

5015

Jorge

Cruz

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

12/22/2017

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

10467

No

4997

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

B-17-29383

11/27/2025


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