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On December 31, 1987, a tragic incident occurred in Oakland, California, when an unidentified male was seen jumping off a pier into the Oakland Estuary. Despite efforts by local authorities, the identity of the deceased remained a mystery for over three decades. For years, the case was listed under the Namus ID UCP65074, with the individual being one of many unclaimed bodies awaiting recognition and closure.
In January 2020, a significant breakthrough came when the long-unidentified indiv ...Read More
Date Found: 12/31/1987
In January 2020, a significant breakthrough came when the long-unidentified indiv ...Read More
Date Found: 12/31/1987
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65074
UCP65074
15418
Samuel
Lee III
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
12/31/1987
Oakland
California
Alameda County
No
15066
Alameda County Sheriff's Office- Coroner's Bureau
Oakland
California
Alameda County
2901 Peralta Oaks Court, , Oakland, California
5103823000
County
Coroner
1987-2617
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
11/26/2025
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