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Case Description
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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
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Victim Details

2020-02-06T21:26:40.913

2024-02-29T17:28:54.107

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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