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Case Description
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On November 30, 2021, the body of a male, later identified as Rafael Rivera, was discovered in Queens, New York. This case, assigned Namus ID: UCP87470, is currently under the scrutiny of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) of New York City, as efforts are made to gather further details and locate any next of kin. Despite efforts by the authorities, Rivera's remains are unclaimed, shedding light on the complexities some face in tracing familial ties and providing a timely resolution.
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Date Found: 11/30/2021
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Victim Details

2021-12-23T14:09:24.267

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87470

UCP87470

31179

Rafael

Rivera

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

11/30/2021

Queens

New York

Queens County

11102

No

28380

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

Q21-38717

2021-12-23

White

Unknown

Unknown

11/23/2025


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