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Michael Herbert Wurtzel was found deceased on October 27, 2020, in an extended stay hotel room in Altoona, Iowa. The discovery of his body was made by the hotel staff, marking the beginning of an investigation to establish his identity and the circumstances surrounding his death. Despite efforts to trace his background and next of kin, Wurtzel remains an unclaimed individual, recognized under the Namus ID: UCP75631.
Handling the case is the Polk County Medical Examiner's Office, located a ...Read More
Date Found: 10/27/2020
Handling the case is the Polk County Medical Examiner's Office, located a ...Read More
Date Found: 10/27/2020
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75631
UCP75631
26138
Michael
Herbert
Wurtzel
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Male
10/27/2020
Altoona
Iowa
Polk County
50009
No
24796
Polk County Medical Examiner's Office
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
Megan Rausch
RN, MDI
1801 Hickman Road, , Des Moines, Iowa
5152862102
County
Medical Examiner
20-03613
2020-10-27
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
11/27/2025
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