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On December 23, 2019, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This individual has since been identified as Sylvester W. Lyons. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or any acquaintances, he remains unclaimed, posing a challenge for closure in this case. In handling such situations, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City takes charge, working diligently to piece together the life and any known connections of the deceased in the hope of finding family or fri ...Read More
Date Found: 12/23/2019
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Victim Details

2020-02-05T16:07:51.357

2020-05-07T17:03:19.863

65029

UCP65029

15404

Sylvester

W

Lyons

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

12/23/2019

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

10458

No

15048

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

B-19-031944

Other

Other

Other

11/29/2025


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