On October 21, 2020, a male body was discovered in Flushing, New York. The deceased individual has been unidentified and unclaimed since the time of discovery. The case, identified by the Namus ID UCP76718, involves an individual named Rogaciano Mercader. Despite ongoing efforts to trace family members or associates, the case remains unresolved.
The body was found by local authorities, prompting an investigation led by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. As part of their process, the medical examiner’s office is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death, as well as attempting to find any next of kin to claim the deceased. However, in this instance, no next of kin or acquaintances have been successfully located to claim Mr. Mercader.
For anyone who might have known Rogaciano Mercader or has relevant information regarding his identity or family, please reach out to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The agency is located at 520 First Avenue in New York City, and can be contacted via phone at 212-447-2030. More information is available on their website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page. Any details that could assist in bringing closure to this case would be greatly appreciated by the investigative team handling the agency case number Q-20-064637.
Date Found: 10/21/2020
