On May 13, 2019, the body of Felix Velasquez, an unclaimed male, was discovered on Roosevelt Island, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, as no next of kin have come forward to claim him, and details regarding how he ended up on the island are sparse. As his body was found without identification or any immediate association to kin, investigations have yet to produce any leads regarding friends or family members who might provide insight into Velasquez's life and untimely death.
This case has been cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP58279 and is being investigated by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner New York City. Despite various efforts, participation from the public or relatives who could shed light on Felix Velasquez’s history or claim his body remains absent. Various agencies continue to reach out for information hoping to bring closure to Velasquez's story, and anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the relevant agencies.
The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 520 First Avenue, New York, New York, spearheads this ongoing investigation. Interested parties or those with possible leads are urged to contact the office via their public line at 212-447-2030. More information can also be found on their website https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page. The agency's formal case number is M-19-012324, serving as a reference point for this investigation.
Date Found: 05/13/2019
