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Case Description
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On December 5, 2020, the body of a female later identified as Ruth Brown was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive efforts by the authorities, her next of kin has not been located, leaving her case unclaimed. The study and commemoration of unclaimed individuals such as Ruth Brown underline the challenges faced by medical examiners and law enforcement in identifying families and ensuring proper end-of-life processes.

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Date Found: 05/12/2020
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Victim Details

2020-05-14T18:30:03.133

2020-05-14T18:36:55.45

69448

UCP69448

20129

Ruth

Brown

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

05/12/2020

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

No

19304

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

B20-44236

2020-05-14

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

11/24/2025


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