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On April 12, 2020, a male body, later identified as John Bethea, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite extensive efforts by authorities, John Bethea's body remains unclaimed. His case has been assigned NamUs ID UCP69356, and details about his death are scarce. The circumstances leading to the discovery of his body are still under review.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is actively involved in the investigation of this case. They are responsible for d ...Read More
Date Found: 04/12/2020
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Victim Details

2020-05-13T14:56:15.357

2020-05-13T15:25:27.317

69356

UCP69356

20083

John

Bethea

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

04/12/2020

Manhattan

New York

New York County

No

19261

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

M20-38762

2020-05-13

Bald

Unknown

Unknown

11/27/2025


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