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On September 22, 2017, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as John Wilkens for identification purposes, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City, he remains unclaimed, and his true identity continues to evade confirmation. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP5033 and agency case number K-17-21146, highlights the challenges that medical examiners face when trying to connect unclaimed bo ...Read More
Date Found: 09/22/2017
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Victim Details

2018-02-20T10:41:18

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5033

UCP5033

9

John

Wilkens

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

09/22/2017

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

11214

No

9

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

K-17-21146

11/28/2025


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