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Case Description
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On October 7, 2020, the unidentified body of a male, later referred to as Vern Morton, was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been officially recorded with the Namus ID: UCP71995. Despite efforts to ascertain his identity, Vern Morton remains unclaimed, with little information available to provide closure on his origins or connections.

The investigation is primarily managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City. This agency is responsible for investigating deat ...Read More
Date Found: 07/10/2020
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Victim Details

2020-07-22T18:08:33.12

2023-05-24T13:48:34.013

71995

UCP71995

24850

Vern

Morton

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

07/10/2020

New York

New York

New York County

10044

No

23918

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

M20-55102

2020-07-22

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

11/22/2025


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