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Case Description
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On November 18, 1997, an unresponsive male was discovered in the streets of New York City, prompting a case that remains unresolved decades later. The unknown man, later identified as Norman Francis Shaughnessy, was taken to St. Clare’s Hospital, where medical staff pronounced him deceased. Despite efforts by authorities to uncover more about his identity and next of kin, Shaughnessy remains unclaimed, leaving behind a series of unanswered questions.

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Date Found: 11/18/1997
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Victim Details

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5192

UCP5192

165

Norman

Francis

Shaughnessy

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

11/18/1997

New York

New York

New York County

No

164

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

M97-006357

Gray or Partially Gray

1", thick, straight gray hair

Blue

Blue

12/01/2025


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