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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
Date Found: 09/22/2017
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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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