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In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, a mystery has lingered since August 26, 2015. On this date, the body of Elsie Wood, a female, was discovered, sparking an investigation that would ultimately lead to more questions than answers. Despite considerable efforts to identify and locate the next of kin, Elsie Wood remains an unclaimed person, a poignant symbol of the unknown lives woven into the fabric of the city.
The case, identified by NAMUS ID: UCP1709 and agency case number B1 ...Read More
Date Found: 08/26/2015
The case, identified by NAMUS ID: UCP1709 and agency case number B1 ...Read More
Date Found: 08/26/2015
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2015-11-18T07:00:16
2023-10-25T19:00:39.227
1709
UCP1709
1852
Elsie
Wood
Black / African American
Black / African American
Female
08/26/2015
Bronx
New York
Bronx County
1845
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
B15-3929
11/26/2025
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