On August 23, 2020, the body of a male identified as Miguel Mendes was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to locate and notify family members or next of kin, Miguel Mendes remains unclaimed. This case is filed under the NamUs ID UCP75103, a system used nationwide to track unclaimed and unidentified individuals.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is the agency handling the case. They are tasked with investigating deaths under unusual circumstances, identifying the deceased, and facilitating their proper disposition when no relatives come forward. Located at 520 First Avenue in New York, NY, the OCME staff employs various methods to identify unclaimed bodies, including fingerprint analysis, dental record comparisons, and DNA profiling when available.
Individuals seeking further information about Miguel Mendes or wishing to assist in establishing a familial connection are encouraged to reach out to the agency directly. Contact can be made via their hotline at 212-447-2030. Additional details about the agency and its workings can be accessed through their official website. For those interested in helping resolve this case, the OCME facilitates a line of communication between the public and forensic experts dedicated to closure in unclaimed person cases. The agency case number relevant to this investigation is M20-59906.
Date Found: 08/23/2020
