The case of the unclaimed person known as Joao Pinheiro involves the discovery of a male body on October 23, 2015, in New York, New York. This case is cataloged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the ID UCP1701. Despite efforts to identify and claim the deceased, the identity of the individual remains unconfirmed, leaving authorities with limited information.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City is handling this case, assigned the agency case number M15-6472. The agency is located at 520 First Avenue, New York, NY, and is responsible for examining and investigating the circumstances surrounding Pinheiro's death. As part of their duty, the medical examiner's office serves to determine causes of death, establish identities where possible, and connect with potential relatives or parties who may provide insight or claim the deceased.
For any inquiries or information regarding this unclaimed individual, the agency has made available a contact number, 212-447-2030, to the public. Additional resources and contact options can be accessed through the agency's website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page. Despite the time that has passed since Joao Pinheiro’s body was discovered, the New York City's medical examiner's office continues its efforts toward resolution in hopes that this case can find some closure.
Date Found: 10/23/2015
